Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s lavish wedding was filled with unforgettable moments, but one subtle detail may have lasting significance long after the celebration ended. 

The couple’s intertwined “T&T” logo was impossible to miss throughout their Madison Square Garden nuptials, leading many fans to see it as nothing more than a romantic wedding monogram. 

Branding experts, however, believe the carefully designed emblem could represent the foundation of an enduring public identity, with some suggesting it may eventually become one of the couple’s most recognizable symbols.

From the moment guests received their invitations, it became clear that Taylor Swift and Kelce had carefully crafted a visual identity for their big day.

Their custom “T&T” monogram, two connected “T” initials linked by delicate hearts, appeared throughout nearly every aspect of the celebration. 

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The design featured prominently on wedding invitations before making its way onto luxury gift boxes distributed during the rehearsal dinner.

Inside Madison Square Garden, the branding continued to appear on podiums, decorative displays, and even commemorative handkerchiefs gifted to guests.

Rather than functioning as a simple decorative element, the emblem tied the entire event together, creating a consistent visual theme that reflected the couple’s new chapter together.

Swift’s Wedding Branding Mirrors What Celebrity Couples Are Doing

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For celebrity event planner JoAnn Gregoli, the logo is part of a growing trend among high-profile weddings.

Gregoli, whose clients have included George and Amal Clooney, Jon Bon Jovi, and Bill Clinton, explained that custom branding has become an increasingly important part of modern celebrity celebrations.

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“Most weddings want to feel very personal, so often we will come up with a branding logo monogram to make it feel like it’s the couple, and then we use that branding throughout the process,” she told the Daily Mail.

She explained that couples typically review several design concepts before settling on one that best represents them. In many cases, that logo continues to play a role long after the wedding itself.

One former client even chose to display their wedding logo on a private jet after getting married.

According to Gregoli, “If they love the logo that much, and it really represents their brand as a couple, they will take that logo and trademark it and use it throughout their lifetime.”

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Although no public trademark filings currently indicate Taylor Swift and Kelce have protected the design, experts believe the possibility remains very real.

Taylor Swift’s Trademark History Has Sparked New Questions

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Given Swift’s well-documented history of protecting her intellectual property, some fans have already begun wondering whether the wedding logo could eventually join her extensive trademark portfolio.

The singer reportedly owns more than 150 trademarks, covering everything from her cats’ names to memorable lyrics including “Welcome to New York, it’s been waiting for you.”

Lisa Delpy Neirotti, director of the sports management program at George Washington University’s School of Business, believes trademark protection would help the couple maintain control over the design, particularly since unofficial versions have already begun appearing online.

“There are already counterfeiters out there doing it: I’ve seen people trying to sell it on Etsy and things like that,” she said.

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Still, Neirotti believes the logo’s greatest value lies in storytelling rather than merchandising.

She revealed, “They’re probably going to try to trademark it. I could see it appearing on the cover of an album. Maybe she’s working on something about their marriage or that chapter of her life. I would see it integrated into her work rather than just used to sell T-shirts.”

Swift And Kelce May Need To Strike The Right Balance

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Branding specialists also believe the newlyweds will need to carefully navigate how closely they merge their public identities moving forward.

Before their wedding, Swift and Kelce had already offered subtle hints of coordinated branding by wearing Ralph Lauren for their engagement photos before selecting Christian Dior for their wedding day.

Bob Dorfman, author of the annual Sports Marketers’ Scouting Report, believes those thoughtful decisions worked because they felt natural rather than overly commercial.

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“Cynical people are assuming this is just a business deal, so you have to be careful that you’re not branding people to death,” he said, adding, “They have to let their individual careers continue along their paths without making everything T&T together.”

Neirotti echoed that sentiment, arguing the logo is unlikely to become another merchandising opportunity.

“This is one of the most important moments of her life. She did everything so high-end and so thoughtfully that I don’t see her trying to license or commercialize it. But I do see it being integrated into her future work,” she said.

Travis Kelce Reflects On Taylor Swift Proposal In First Podcast Since Wedding

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While insiders continue dissecting every detail of Swift and Kelce’s wedding, from its signature logo to its lasting symbolism, the newlyweds are beginning to share a few heartfelt memories of their journey to the altar. 

During the first episode of the “New Heights” podcast since their July 3 wedding, Kelce reflected on the proposal that started it all, revealing he had been planning the surprise while filming an episode with Swift in August 2025. 

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The Kansas City Chiefs star admitted he had to keep his excitement under wraps as preparations unfolded behind the scenes before transforming his backyard into a romantic garden setting where he popped the question. 

Looking back, Kelce described the proposal as a moment he will “remember forever,” while recalling how special it was to finally ask Swift to marry him after months of careful planning.

Probably fair to say that the X-Men and the Fantastic Four don’t exactly have a straightforward relationship at this point. Sometimes they’re best buds while other times they’re neighbors eyeing each other over the garden hedge with suspicion at what the others are up to. And then again, sometimes Reed Richards sticks his super elasticated and bendy nose in mutant business where it doesn’t belong and everyone rightfully gives him bombastic side-eye. However, this September, the two teams are joining forces against a threat that sounds genuinely horrible even by Marvel standards.

Marvel has announced DNX, a new five-issue comic book event series from writer Jed MacKay and artist Federico Vicentini. The series launches on September 2 and sees the X-Men and Fantastic Four unite to stop the X-Virus, a terrifying new threat designed to forcibly transform humanity into mutants.

The villain of the piece this time around will be the Chairman, the original Hank McCoy who of course, we know as Beast. This time around, McCoy is leading the supervillain group 3K, so when the X-Men turn to the Fantastic Four to help save one of their own, the White Beast prepares to unleash the X-Virus in a heavily populated area which sets off a huge change in the balance between humanity and mutantkind.

‘DNX’ Is Marvel’s Next Major X-Men Event

MacKay said the series represents a huge turning point for his current X-Men run, with the fallout from Age of Revelation feeding directly into the present-day story.

“DNX is the next big milestone event of our X-Men (2024) run,” MacKay said. “Age of Revelation showed the future, and DNX shows that future’s impact on the present! The X-Men and 3K are on a collision course that has been set since issue one—and only one will survive. And with the Fantastic Four joining the fray, this is going to be an event that will transform the X-Men dramatically.”

Vicentini also said the project gives him a long-awaited chance to work with MacKay and the Fantastic Four. “I’m so happy to be working on DNX,” he said. “I love what Jed is doing with X-Men (2024), and I’ve been telling him for a long time that I wanted to work with him. Now the opportunity has arrived, and it’s an even bigger challenge because I finally have the chance to work on the Fantastic Four too!”

The first issue features a main cover by Kaare Andrews, along with variant covers from artists including Chip Zdarsky, Ryan Stegman, Marco Checchetto, Jim Lee, Jeehyung Lee, John Tyler Christopher, Artgerm, and Ken Lashley. DNX #1 will also be released in Marvel’s True Believers Blind Bags, with exclusive variant covers and rare one-of-a-kind sketch covers.

DNX #1 arrives on September 2.

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July 13, 2000

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104 minutes

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Bryan Singer

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Avi Arad, Lauren Shuler Donner, Ralph Winter, Richard Donner

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Bunnie Xo appears to have a new flame!

The media personality recently turned heads after being seen getting intimate with another man in a shocking location.

Bunnie Xo has been making waves since her former beau, Jelly Roll, filed for divorce in May. Before meeting the singer, the entertainer’s love life was quite messy, as one of her exes alleged.

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As Americans celebrated the country’s 250th anniversary on the Fourth of July, Bunnie marked the occasion by spending quality time with another man. She was seen intimately bonding with Dylan Wolf, a star on Netflix’s new reality show “Calabasas Confidential.”

The duo chose a shocking location to display their affection, kissing boldly in full view of customers at Jelly Roll’s Goodnight Nashville Bar in Music City. They passionately made out at the bar’s rooftop VIP section under flashing blue lights.

The PDA session was caught on camera and shared by TMZ, showing the pair pausing their kiss to enjoy the fireworks. At the time, Wolf smoked a cigarette while standing close to Bunnie. He further escalated the attention on their relationship by posting a video with the former sex worker.

The Intimate Moment Follows The Entertainer’s Ex-husband’s Confession

Bunnie’s make-out session with Wolf came weeks after her ex-husband, Francisco ‘Frankie’ Lombardo, sat down for a candid interview about their past relationship. He told The Daily Mail that the former OnlyFans star had lived a wild life before and after they met.

Lombardo claimed he met Bunnie through MySpace in 2009 while she was still married to her ex, Christopher Gilbert, and working at a Las Vegas strip club. He claimed he used to vent to the media personality about his then-girlfriend, who eventually asked him out for a drink.

The music producer implied Bunnie’s love life was quite messy, recalling that she had invited him for a drink, with Gilbert in attendance. Despite her then-husband being present, Lombardo alleged the entertainer whispered in his ear: “I want to make out with you.”

The Former Adult Content Creator Had Multiple Sugar Daddies

Lombardo later clarified that Bunnie never cheated, noting she and Gilbert were separated at the time. A week after the drink, he moved in with the former stripper, and eventually served her ex the divorce papers. Unfortunately, Gilbert wasn’t the only man in the picture.

The music producer claimed Bunnie told him she had multiple sugar daddies who sent her money, men she knew before meeting Lombardo. He confessed that the group, who lived out of state, stoked his jealousy, but he still married the entertainer.

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Their marriage ended four years after they tied the knot in 2010. “She left me for another man and… [It] f-cking destroyed my life in a sense. And she got with some dude [who she dated before Jelly Roll] who beat her up, which was a f-cking nightmare,” Lombardo said.

The ‘Dumb Blonde’ Podcast Host Has An Amicable Divorce With Jelly Roll

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While Lombardo was heartbroken by his marriage to Bunnie, Jelly Roll was a different story. The singer has been far from distressed amidst claims of an amicable separation with the former adult content creator.

The Blast covered the story in June, reporting that pals Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay reflected on how well Jelly Roll was doing after the separation. They praised Bunnie and him for handling their divorce with maturity and grace.

As for how Jelly Roll was faring, Smyers claimed he was in a good place. He also highlighted a social media post the singer shared in June, which focused on his ongoing fitness journey. Smyers expressed pride in Jelly Roll for embracing personal growth.

Bunnie Xo Never Wanted To Be The ‘Poster Child’ For Divorced Women

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Jelly Roll wasn’t the only one embracing personal growth amid the separation; Bunnie was on a similar journey. The Blast shared that she reflected on her post-divorce changes on a June episode of her “Dumb Blonde” podcast.

The host revealed that her DMs were filled with supportive messages from women who had been in similar situations or were currently in them. “I never wanted to become the poster child for divorced women,” she confessed. Although Bunnie didn’t ask for the position, she happily embraced it.

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The entertainer stressed that her goal was to help women “feel beautiful again.” She wanted them to know they could rise up from their breakups and become better versions of themselves. In her case, Bunnie claimed her divorce from Jelly Roll had sparked a “floodgate” of business opportunities.

Evil Dead is the best horror franchise of all time, and honestly, it’s not even close. Few of its peers can come anywhere near the consistently high level of quality that Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell — first as director and star, respectively, and now as producers — have delivered for 45 years now. Not only has Evil Dead avoided the periodic dips in quality that have plagued fellow franchises like Scream and Halloween; each film brings something new to the table. No other series has explored this much territory, from the genre-changing original film, to the horror-comedy blend of Evil Dead II, the pivot into fantasy of Army of Darkness, and the dread-inducing return-to-basics horror of 2013’s Evil Dead, a remake so good that most fans and even the film’s director consider it canonical.

10 years after the 2013 film, the franchise made an official theatrical comeback with Lee Cronin‘s Evil Dead Rise, a tale of gory family trauma that clawed its way out of streaming-only limbo to become the highest-grossing Evil Dead movie by a mile. The film was such a success that not one but two sequels were announced: Evil Dead Burn and 2028’s Evil Dead Wrath.

None of this, of course, guaranteed anything about the quality of Evil Dead Burn. Even the most immaculate horror franchises aren’t immune to a stinker every once in a while (cough Scream 7 cough). Is Evil Dead Burn the one to finally crack under the pressure? Hardly. Director Sébastien Vaniček oversees a frightening, funny entry that’s a worthy successor to all that came before.

What Is ‘Evil Dead Burn’ About?

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The latest nightmare to grace the Evil Dead universe centers on Alice (Souheila Yacoub), a young French woman whose husband (George Pullar) is killed in a tragic accident. Following his death, Alice is forced to spend some time in a quaint house in the woods with her in-laws, both of whom blame her for their son’s death. Unfortunately, there are bigger problems afoot than family conflict: the group is soon targeted by infamous undead demons known as Deadites, who will stop at nothing to tear everybody to shreds, both physically and psychologically.

Similarly to Evil Dead Rise, the film begins with a cold open that’s mostly disconnected from the rest of the core story. One of Evil Dead Burn‘s few low points is this opening sequence, which features somewhat choppy editing that leaves something to be desired. Thankfully, once the perspective shifts to Alice’s tale, the film picks up almost immediately and moves at a lightning-fast pace until the finish line.

Yacoub’s Alice is a wonderfully compelling character, one who feels like a perfect successor to the series’ previous heroes. Without giving too much away, her story isn’t just about hacking demon-possessed corpses to pieces; it’s rich with deep, culturally relevant thematic subtext, much like Beth (Lily Sullivan)’s allegorical tale of becoming a mother in Rise. Hunter Doohan, Lucian Buchanan, Erroll Shand, Maude Davey, and especially Tandi Wright as Alice’s passive-aggressive mother-in-law round out a remarkably strong ensemble as well.

Sébastien Vaniček Proves Himself the Perfect Director for ‘Evil Dead Burn’

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Evil Dead Rise turned Lee Cronin into a major name in the horror world, and history seems to be repeating itself with Evil Dead Burn director Sébastien Vaniček. After the opening’s minor choppy editing issues, Vaniček’s film fires on all cylinders, delivering a frequently jaw-dropping horror spectacle. There are some shots and sequences that are so expertly directed, it’s a shock to find out that this is only Vaniček’s second feature; it feels like he somehow manifested the spirits of every great Evil Dead director before him, especially during a delightfully bonkers finale that has some of the best shots in the entire franchise, which is saying something.

While Evil Dead Burn is filled with the expected tension and genuinely scary moments, one of the more surprising elements is how funny it is. Don’t expect Alice to be cracking jokes à la Ash Williams, but Vaniček expertly utilizes some great sight and sound gags that don’t detract from the film’s meaningful commentary on grief and abuse. The result is one of the franchise’s best mixes of horror and comedy since Evil Dead II, genuinely frightening in some moments and absolutely hysterical during others.

Evil Dead Burn, like every installment before it, also makes excellent use of practical effects. From graphic kills to disturbing gore, even the most over-the-top moments feel authentic and believable because of this. That said, it does have a bit more CGI than the average Evil Dead film. While some may call that sacrilegious, it’s used cleverly and sparingly enough to the point where it’s largely a non-issue.

‘Evil Dead Burn’s Third Act Is One of the Franchise’s Best

Arguably, the centerpiece of any Evil Dead movie is its third act, in which just about everything goes awry, culminating in a completely unhinged and bloody spectacle. That is very much the case here, and in a franchise where every finale has hit, this one might hit the hardest. Vaniček and the rest of the cast and crew use every tool in their arsenal to craft a finish that includes everything from a complex oner to a shot in which a broken mirror completely changes the scene’s perspective. It is a breathtaking ending, and one that will delight fans of the franchise.

While Evil Dead Burn may not have a Deadite antagonist on the same level as Evil Dead Rise‘s Ellie (Alyssa Sutherland), it is a compelling addition to a horror franchise that just keeps hitting. The characters have depth, the action, scares, and comedy are all in line with of Sam Raimi’s signature style, and it has a third act that is nothing short of unforgettable. In truth, there is one word and one word only that can accurately describe Evil Dead Burn: Groovy.

Evil Dead Burn hits theaters on Friday, July 10, 2026.

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July 10, 2026

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120 Minutes

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Sébastien Vanicek

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Florent Bernard, Sébastien Vanicek, Sam Raimi

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Pros & Cons

• Sébastien Vanicek establishes himself as a horror director to watch.
• A compelling story about grief and trauma.
• One of the most bonkers third acts of any Evil Dead movie.
• Surprisingly funny without sacrificing scares.

• Some editing and CGI choices feel a little out of place.

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Novel adaptations continue to prove popular on screen. One of the biggest movies of the year, Ryan Gosling‘s new sci-fi masterpiece Project Hail Mary, is based on the 2021 novel by Andy Weir, with Phil Lord and Christopher Miller adapting it for the big screen. Earning $683 million worldwide, becoming an enormous hit with critics, and now smashing expectations on streaming as one of the most-watched movies globally, Project Hail Mary is yet another example that audiences across the world are hungry for more book-to-screen projects.

On July 7, exciting author Jessica Knoll‘s latest novel, Helpless, finally debuted. A hugely talented editor, novelist, and screenwriter, Knoll’s previous work includes 2015’s Luckiest Girl Alive, 2018’s The Favorite Sister, and 2023’s Bright Young Woman, with the latter — a fictionalized retelling of the crimes of Ted Bundy focused on his victims — set for a TV adaptation courtesy of Erik Feig’s Picturestart and Fifth Season, with Knoll writing and executive producing. Previously, Luckiest Girl Alive was adapted into a 2022 movie starring Mila Kunis. Now, as her new and spiciest novel yet hits shelves, it has been confirmed that Universal Global Television has acquired the rights to adapt Helpless for the screen.

The novel, which, according to Knoll herself, was inspired by the question, “Why do so many women kind of harbor these taboo sexual fantasies?”, is reportedly inspired by A Court of Thorns and Roses, the smash hit from Sarah J. Maas. Knoll will adapt her book for the screen and will also executive produce, alongside two-time Academy Award nominee Stacy Sher. In a statement about this exciting new venture, Knoll said:

“With ‘Helpless,’ I wrote the book I’ve been dying to read, and I’m so excited to make the show I’ve been dying to watch,” Knoll said. “Stacey Sher has produced so many of my favorite (and most anticipated!) adaptations and working alongside her and the talented team at Universal Global Television feels like I’ve scratched off a winning lotto ticket.”

A Novel Adaptation is a Massive Hit on Netflix Right Now

Yet more proof of the hunger for novel adaptations from mass audiences is the current success of I Will Find You, the latest Netflix adaptation from acclaimed crime author Harlan Coben. It was recently reported that I Will Find You has picked up over 85 million views as of last week, which makes it one of the most-watched Netflix shows of the last few years. With that in mind, Helpless will be hoping for a slice of the streaming success pie.

Helpless is getting a TV adaptation. Stay tuned to Collider for more, and check out I Will Find You on Netflix.

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M3GAN first hit theaters in 2023. It feels like longer, but it’s only been three years, and we’ve already received a sequel (M3GAN 2.0) and on August 1st, a spin-off: SOULM8TE. The first film caught fire thanks to a viral TikTok trend based on a brief clip of the killer AI doll performing a creepy dance. The second film went the Terminator 2 route of making her the good guy, which didn’t quite work out, and now, the spin-off is being described as “an erotic thriller.” While huge in the 90s, that’s one genre that’s fallen off in the last decade, which explains why SOULM8TE won’t be in theaters and only available for digital rental on August 1st.   

SOULM8TE First Look Reveals AI Obsession

SOULM8TE stars Evil Dead Rise’s Lilly Sullivan as Sara, a highly advanced AI companion being worked on by Neil (Fargo’s David Rysdahl), a talented engineer grieving the loss of his wife. His attempt to turn Sara into the perfect companion, or soulmate, backfires and kicks off a chain of events that may or may not involve murder. It started with the best of intentions, as Neil wanted a genuine human experience, and not, as the company behind Sara intended, a sexbot. 

When Sara arrives, she comes with a few outfits: apron, sun dress, a shiny silver clubbing dress, and a schoolgirl outfit. All Neil wanted was to be loved, but programming Sara to love him backfires, and she becomes, you can say, obsessed with him. Stalking, murder, resisting his commands, and a strong aversion to girl power slogans soon follows. Going by the initial trailer footage, SOULM8TE is going to be compared to Obsession, and it’s going to fall short of Curry Barker’s instant classic every time. 

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SOULM8TE is walking on well-worn ground by combining a guy who only wants love from a source that can’t give it to him (Obsession), and an AI sexbot (Companion). There was also the Megan Fox thriller, Subservience, and if you think about it long enough, you’ll come up with a dozen more examples. None of the AI sexbot gone rogue films have been blockbuster hits, though Fox’s take and Jack Quaid’s Companion were both solid, which helps explain why Universal is dumping it on direct-to-streaming digital platforms. 

As time goes on, it’s looking more and more like M3GAN was the perfect combination of right time, and right place to be a hit. Attempting to turn it into a sci-fi horror franchise was the wrong move. The social media sensation that powered the first hasn’t been there for the latest two films, and in the case of SOULM8TE, it’s actively working against the film. Comments under the trailer on every platform talk about how it’s an Obsession knock off, but with how movies are made, this was in the works before Obsession was even in post-production. It’s bad timing. 

SOULM8TE may turn out to be a great movie and a fun throwback to the erotic thrillers of the 90s, or it could be a waste of everyone’s time. No one can say for sure until August 1st when it’s available for rent. 

By TeeJay Small
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These days, Netflix is one of the biggest heavy hitters in the field of original content, producing new hit movies and streaming shows every year. Though it may seem as though it’s been this way for decades, this was not always the case, as the streaming giant first broke into the field of original content in the early 2010s. One of the first smash-hit Netflix originals to take the streamer into the stratosphere was Orange Is The New Black, which premiered in 2013.

Based On A Real Experience

Orange Is The New Black was created and developed for television by Weeds showrunner Jenji Kohan, based on the bestselling memoir Orange Is The New Black: My Year In A Women’s Prison by Piper Kerman.

The true-to-life tale outlines Kerman’s time in a minimum security federal prison following her small role in an international drug trafficking ring. Glee and American Horror Story showrunner Ryan Murphy initially purchased the rights to adapt the book into a series, though he later offered deference to Kohan, explaining that he never could have pulled off the intense subject matter as well as she did.

The Show Wasn’t About Piper

While the series takes increasingly growing liberties with the true story as the seasons progress, the central plot follows a semi-fictionalized version of Kerman as she encounters a wide array of misunderstood convicts with varying backgrounds and stories.

The material from Kerman’s memoir was certainly fascinating enough to build a series out of, though Jenji Kohan specifically used the author’s lived experience as a spring-board to tell BIPOC stories of underserved prison communities. This is made evident by Orange Is The New Black‘s decreased centralization of Piper over the course of its seven seasons and added focus on the sprawling ensemble of other inmates.

Proved Streaming Was Viable

Orange Is The New Black was an immediate hit upon release in 2013, garnering millions of watch hours, bolstering Netflix subscriptions, and even earning over a dozen Emmy nominations for the first season alone. In 2016, Netflix announced that Orange Is The New Black had become its most-watched series of all time, though the show has since been dethroned by Stranger Things.

A Talented Cast

The cast of Orange Is The New Black is massive and includes a revolving door of characters who join the prison as others are freed, transferred, or occasionally killed.

The show includes career-defining performances from Taylor Schilling, Danielle Brooks, Uzo Aduba, Selenis Leyva, Dascha Polanco, Kate Mulgrew, That 70’s Show‘s Laura Prepon, and 8 Mile‘s Taryn Manning. By the time the show ended in 2019, the massive cast had spread out to encompass stories in and out of prison, including those in foreign locales such as El Salvador.

The Show That Built Netflix

If you’re a fan of complex character dramas, crime shows, or poignant critiques on the state of the modern prison complex, Orange Is The New Black is the show for you.

You can stream Orange Is The New Black in its entirety on Netflix today. Luckily, the Netflix home-viewing model means that you don’t have to worry about sneaking any contraband into the binge-fest like you would in a traditional movie theater.

Rumors surrounding Marvel Studios’ upcoming X-Men reboot continue to heat up, and the latest name reportedly being considered for the Marvel Cinematic Universe is one of the biggest stars in music today: Sabrina Carpenter.

According to multiple entertainment insiders, Marvel Studios is interested in bringing Carpenter into the MCU for a major role. While nothing has been officially confirmed by Marvel, the report has quickly sparked speculation among fans about which iconic mutant she could portray.

The strongest rumor currently points toward Emma Frost, the powerful telepath known as the White Queen. The character has long been a fan favorite in the comics thanks to her sharp wit, commanding personality, and ability to transform her body into organic diamond. Other fans have thrown out names like Dazzler, whose music career and mutant powers have made her one of the most recognizable pop-star superheroes in Marvel history.

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Marvel Studios has yet to reveal any official casting for its upcoming X-Men reboot, leaving the internet to speculate about nearly every major mutant role. Recent reports have connected numerous actors to characters like Jean Grey, Cyclops, Storm, and Professor X, though none of those rumors have been confirmed by the studio.

Carpenter’s star power has skyrocketed over the past year following the massive success of her music career and sold-out tours, making her one of Hollywood’s fastest-rising entertainers. If Marvel is indeed looking to add another globally recognizable name to its next generation of mutants, she would certainly fit that strategy.

Still, fans should treat the report with caution. Marvel Studios is famously secretive, and casting discussions often change before contracts are ever signed. Until Kevin Feige or the studio makes an official announcement, Carpenter’s involvement remains firmly in the rumor category.

With Marvel’s X-Men reboot still in development, speculation is only expected to intensify in the coming months. Whether Carpenter ultimately joins the MCU as Emma Frost, Dazzler, another mutant entirely, or not at all, one thing is certain—fans are already imagining what the next generation of Marvel’s mutants could look like.

What do you think? If Sabrina Carpenter joins the MCU, which Marvel character would you like to see her play?

By Jonathan Klotz
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Everyone who lived through the 90s had the same experience. You were watching Rhonda Shear’s Up All Night movie, or playing Final Fantasy 7, and you fell asleep on the couch clutching the remote. You groggily wake up around 2 AM, and there it is on the TV, the commercial that means you’ve made a terrible mistake: Pure Moods. Wondering where you are while the opening of Enigma’s “Return to Innocence,” or Enya’s “Orinoco Flow” (you know it as “Sail Away Sail Away Sail Away”) is blasting you for 30 seconds was a rite of passage. Kids today don’t know what those direct order CD commercials were like, and they’re missing out on the majesty of Pure Moods.

A New Age Wake Up Call

Back in the day, before streaming music, companies would put together oddball compilation CDs and sell them directly via a phone number you could call. The commercials all followed the same formula. A scrolling list of tracks on the album with the one currently playing highlighted in yellow as it goes by, and a clip from a music video or, in the case of Pure Moods, a relaxing scene straight out of the videos dentists used to have playing in their office. Monsters of Rock, Classical Thunder, Greatest Love Ballads, all of them followed the same playbook. 

Pure Moods originally hit the airwaves in 1994 and turned New Age music into an overnight success. Airing a commercial when ad rates were the absolute cheapest possible meant saving a ton of money, and they went directly to a sleepy, groggy, susceptible audience that heard Vengelis’ “Chariots of Fire” and thought, “This is pure fire.” The re-release in 1997, with an updated track listing that included “The X-Files Theme (DADO Paranormal Activity Remix)” was even more successful. It’s creepy, but cool and memorable, and besides, in 1997, who didn’t love The X-Files?

If you were already awake when the Pure Moods commercial hit, it was the sign to go to bed. Back in the 90s, television had an end. Stations didn’t run content 24/7, usually, after the final late night show signed off there would be one or two infomercials, or a local access show from the affiliate that aired, or if you were lucky enough to be in Philadelphia or New York, ECW Hardcore Television. After that, the station would go dark and all you’d see was static on the TV until it started up again around 6 or 7 AM. Pure Moods airing was a sign.

America’s Brief Love Affair With Direct Order CDs

The success of the first two volumes of Pure Moods lead to music company Virgin releasing over a dozen other Moods compilations, including Cinema Moods, Romantic Moods, and the two surprise breakout hits, Gregorian Moods and Celtic Moods. For a brief period of time, America was obsessed with Gregorian monk chanting, and then River Dance, and you know, there’s really no explanation for either other than the same reason every kid wanted Crossfire, those commercials were very effective. 

Streaming has changed the television landscape and now, you don’t get ridiculous direct mail CD commercials. You can fire up Spotify. YouTube, or Apple Music and find microtargeted AI playlists for everything from “Men Who Move In Silence” with cover art ripped from Peaky Blinders or “Music To Heal Your Heart After You’re Left On Read” featuring a Polynesian beach. The magic of catching snippets of songs that burrow their way into your head and convince you to try out a whole new genre of music is long gone. I say that as someone who will publicly confess owned Pure Moods, Classical Thunder, and Monsters of Rock. Laugh all you want over the New Age soundtrack of the 90s, but that album slapped. 

Although Ryan Seacrest was originally on the invite list to Taylor Swift‘s lavish wedding to NFL superstar Travis Kelce, he ditched the July 3rd extravaganza at the last minute. The news about Seacrest’s absence at the wedding comes amid reports about which A-listers actually made it inside the venue and which were stuck watching from the outside.

Seacrest has been a staple in Hollywood and the entertainment industry for decades, so it only makes sense that the “American Idol” host would be among those invited to celebrate Swift and Kelce. However, the 51-year-old recently told his “On Air with Ryan Seacrest” listeners that he had to revise his RSVP a few days before the event for a specific reason.

“I RSVP’d to go, and then Disney hired me to do the Fourth of July 250 special on the 3rd and the 4th, so I had to cancel,” Seacrest said, adding that he was really disappointed he couldn’t make both events work. And to make matters worse, the “Wheel of Fortune” host said he was “actually really excited to go” before saying that choosing between the two was a difficult decision.

Seacrest Recalls Saying Yes To Taylor Swift And Kelce In Person Before Revealing He Had To Back Out

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Seacrest told his listeners and co-hosts that he tried his hardest to make both events work, revealing there was simply no time to fit them into his schedule. Despite that, the TV personality said he was “thrilled” to have been one of the lucky stars on the invite list.

Seacrest went on to say that his backing out of the wedding was soul-crushing for him because he had originally RSVP’d in person when he ran into Swift and Kelce while out to eat. “I’m like, ‘I cannot wait. I’m so excited.’ I met Travis for the first time, actually. He was sitting in the booth next to me,” Seacrest said.

And for those who might question why Seacrest couldn’t have turned down the job with Disney, the award-winning personality said that his hands were tied. “It’s part of my job at Disney to do these things,” he added.

Taylor Swift Thanked Seacrest For ‘Being Excited’ For Her And Kelce’s Wedding

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In a previous interview with Seacrest, the “Lover” singer opened up about her excitement for the wedding, revealing that she had to stop herself from sharing too much because she would spill all of the beans if she could. Then she thanked the radio host not only for supporting her over the years but also for eagerly celebrating this new chapter of her life. “Thank you for being excited for us because I’m excited for us too,” she said.

Swift, 36, also discussed with Seacrest the importance of striking a balance between being open with the public about her relationship and keeping some things private. “I gotta figure out like ways to make sure that I do have things that are just between us, and thankfully, we do have a lot of those things, and [our engagement] in particular is one that’s always just going to be ours,” she said.

Swift’s 1,000+ Guest List Included Some Of The Biggest Names In Hollywood

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According to The Blast, Swift’s wedding to Kelce took place on July 3, 2026, at New York City’s Madison Square Garden. The lavish wedding reportedly included over 1,000 superstar guests, including Jay-Z, Bradley Cooper, Gigi Hadid, Ed Sheeran, and Mariska Hargitay.

Elite athletes were also in the building, including Kelce’s brother, Jason Kelce, formerly of the Philadelphia Eagles, and active players, such as George Kittle, Cooper Kupp, Baker Mayfield, and Kareem Hunt.

Fashion Designer Opens Up About Working With Swift For Her Big Day

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Details about the ceremony are still unfolding; however, one of Swift’s reps confirmed that the singer partnered with Christian Dior to design her dress.

Luxury designer Jonathan Anderson discussed working with Swift and Kelce for their special day and called it a “joy.”

“It’s an emotional thing doing someone’s wedding,” Anderson said after revealing that all of the time the pair spent together brought them closer.