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These 17 French Girl-Style Blouses Are My Latest Fall Obsession
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Every fall, I inevitably find a new way to work the classic French girl aesthetic into my wardrobe. Some years I’m constantly wearing ballet flats or trench coats, but right now, I can’t stop looking at blouses covered in stripes, polka dots, lace and other romantic details. They’re an easy way to make everyday fall outfits feel instantly more expensive.
Naturally, Amazon is where I went looking for affordable versions of the styles currently filling my mood board. From gingham styles to elegant eyelet picks and waist-defining peplums, these finds have all the charm of something picked up at a little Parisian boutique. Better yet, prices start at only $10.
These 17 French Girl-Style Blouses Are My Latest Obsession
1. Our Favorite: The easiest way to make a simple blouse look expensive? Add gold buttons. This chic V-neck style pairs the luxe detail with subtle pleating and an easy-to-tuck silhouette.
2. Gingham Girl: A traditional button-down shirt feels much more fun with ruffles involved. This gorgeous gingham blouse adds them along the collar and placket, giving the classic print a feminine French girl twist.
3. Bestseller Alert: Over 800 shoppers bought this gingham button-down top in the past month, and the fall-ready brown print explains why. The relaxed shape and three-quarter sleeves make it an easy transitional staple.
4. Lace Upgrade: Swap your plain white blouse for this elegant eyelet style when you want something with a little more personality. The intricate floral cutouts create tons of texture without needing prints or bold colors.
5. Draped Dream: Sometimes the simplest pieces look the chicest. This draped white blouse has a flowy crossover front and loose three-quarter sleeves to turn an otherwise basic top into something far more elegant.
6. Easy Does It: This flowy black blouse proves that sometimes less really is more. A deep V-neck and billowy silhouette gives the simple design plenty of movement and that coveted je ne sais quoi.
7. Date Night Staple: Romantic, sheer and just a little sultry, this black lace blouse was practically made for fall date nights. The intricate floral pattern makes it look especially high-end.
8. Pretty Polka Dots: An oversized necktie turns this polka dot blouse into a full-on statement piece. The sheer chiffon fabric and chocolate brown print only add to its romantic Parisian feel.
9. Ruffle Romance: Cascading ruffles take this white bell-sleeve blouse from simple to très chic. They frame the V-neckline and continue down the front, giving the $17 find beautiful movement.
10. French Countryside: This drawstring peasant-inspired blouse channels the softer side of French style with delicate lace shoulders, a ruffled collar and dainty neckties. At $10, the blouse looks way more expensive than it is.
11. Parisian Stripes: There’s a reason the striped shirt style has remained a French wardrobe staple for decades. This brown button-down top gives the classic pattern a warmer fall spin for $23.
12. Peplum, Please: A fitted waist completely transforms this striped button-down shirt into something more feminine and flattering. The versatile silhouette can carry you from morning meetings straight into date night plans.
13. Spot On: This polka dot button-down pick is an easy way to bring more personality into a fall wardrobe (without reaching for bold color). The black and white combination feels classic enough to wear well beyond one season.
14. Silky-Chic: Bring a little Parisian polish to your fall rotation with this satin button-down blouse. Its rich brown shade and silky sheen strike the perfect balance between timeless and trendy.
15. Waist-Defining: Smocking at the waist gives this peplum V-neck blouse a flattering shape before flowing into a flared hem. Pearl-like buttons and delicate ruffled cuffs make it feel especially feminine.
16. Boutique Beauty: This lace-trim blouse has the kind of intricate detailing you’d expect to find at a charming French boutique. The romantic design is now nearly 50% off, too.
17. Eyelet Everything: This white eyelet blouse goes all in on romantic details with floral cutouts, puff sleeves and scalloped edges. The ruffled neckline gives it an extra dose of French-girl charm.
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What happened to the “Charlie’s Angels” cast? Inside the stars’ lives on the series’ 50th anniversary
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Netflix’s 10-Episode ‘Cyberpunk’ Series Officially Returns With New Sneak Peek [Exclusive]
When it comes to popular gaming franchises to emerge in the last 5–10 years, few have been as successful as Cyberpunk 2077, though it hasn’t been without its controversy. After years of development, it’s safe to say the launch of Cyberpunk 2077 was one of the most anticipated in history, but it didn’t exactly go according to plan. The game launched in such a poor state that developer CD Projekt Red was forced to issue full refunds to those who were unable to enjoy it, but various quality-of-life and DLC updates over the years have fully redeemed it as one of the best next-gen games. Years later, Netflix released a new anime series inspired by the game, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, which dropped its first season back in 2022 to resounding success.
Earlier this year, Netflix finally announced that the highly anticipated second season of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is set to be released on October 20. Netflix even released the first pulse-pounding teaser trailer for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 a few weeks ago, but now the streamer has delivered yet another gift to fans of the show who are waiting on pins and needles for new updates. Collider is thrilled to partner with Netflix just a few weeks before the premiere of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 to exclusively preview a new sneak peek at the show. Like Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 1, Season 2 will feature 10 episodes, all of which are set to premiere as a binge on October 20. Season 2 will also feature a brand-new standalone story, meaning the beloved Season 1 characters like D are not expected to return in the new batch of episodes.
What Is ‘Cyberpunk: Edgerunners’ Season 2 About?
Netflix has released the official synopsis for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 ahead of its October 20 premiere. It reads as follows: “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 presents a new standalone 10-episode story from the world of Cyberpunk 2077 — a raw chronicle of redemption and revenge. In a city that thrives in the spotlight of violence, one question remains: when the world is blinded by spectacle, what extremes do you have to go to make your story matter?” CD Projekt Red is also hard at work on a sequel to Cyberpunk 2077, and while more employees are focused on The Witcher 4, the game is still deep in the development weeds, with official updates expected soon.
Check out the first season of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners on Netflix and stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of Season 2.
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Bartosz Sztybor
- Directors
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Kai Ikarashi
- Writers
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Bartosz Sztybor, Kanno Ichigo, Masahiko Otsuka
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Kristy Sarah Clips Has Folks Wondering About “New Man” (Video)
A recent clip shared by Kristy Sarah has folks wondering if she’s got a “new man.”
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More On The Recent Clip Shared By Kristy Sarah
On September 12, Sarah took to TikTok to share a quick clip with fans. In the clip, Kristy appeared to be seated on a couch, wearing a formal ensemble. As the camera panned down to show her shoes, it showed them holding up a filled champagne glass. Furthermore, Sarah’s glass ultimately clinked another glass being held by the foot of the person recording — someone who appeared to be a man.
“when we have the same love language,” Sarah’s on-screen caption read, followed by a regular caption. “match my whimsy so I know it’s real”
On September 13, Sarah also shared the clip on Instagram.
Folks Are Wondering If She’s Got A “New Man”
Social media users entered Kristy Sarah’s comment section, many wondering about the foot seen in the clip and whether it was her “new man.”
Instagram user @christianssister_ wrote, “Soft launch ? Or rage bait 🧐 either way live girl live!!!! With your fine assa 🔥”
While Instagram user @nikagodislove25 added, “Ya’ll asking about the man, and I’m trying to figure out what shoes can hold wine glasses. lol”
Instagram user @sata.lux_ wrote, “IG… do your job! Who that be?! 😂😂😂😂”
While Instagram user @beingnosy__x2 added, “Pretty sure her new man is @ashtonhall 🤭🤭”
Instagram user @byjosteffie wrote, “Plot twist is a gay bestie or a make up artist lol 😂”
While Instagram user @jerykads added, “I am so pissed because first Time of My Life I am curious and I cant believe nobody in the comments can tell who it is 😭”
Instagram user @celiastoutey wrote, “🙌🙌🙌 That’s the only way it works if not the person will dim your shine. Always be authentically you and the right person will love you for it 👏👏”
While Instagram user @theindilou added, “She found a whimsy King 👑”
Instagram user @t_queen_elle wrote, “If this is a new man! IKTR girl!!”
While Instagram user @kendria_bland added, “I’m so happy for her I’m gonna cry 😭”
More On Recent Events Around Kristy Sarah
As The Shade Room previously reported, Architectural Digest published an exclusive interview with Kristy Sarah in June, in which she shared an exclusive look at the home she initially purchased with her now-ex-husband, Desmond Scott.
According to TMZ, in July, she and Scott finalized their divorce. The pair reportedly reached a settlement on their property divisions, child custody, and financial support. The details of their settlement appear confidential.
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Tom Hiddleston’s New Apple TV Biopic Officially Gets Breathtaking First Look [Exclusive]
History is full of remarkable duos that, through their partnerships, ingenuity, and perseverance, changed the course of the world or accomplished the seemingly impossible. From the Wright Brothers, who famously broke ground in the art of aviation through their creation of the first successful airplane, to Marie and Pierre Curie, who discovered the elements radium and polonium and earned Nobel Prizes for their research into radioactivity, these pairs pushed each other to greater heights and carved a spot for themselves in the annals of time in the process. Even in creative pursuits, the greatest partners are often immortalized, like John Lennon and Paul McCarthy or Simon & Garfunkel. However, one particular pair of groundbreakers has often been misrepresented.
In 1953, Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary became the first two human beings to reach the summit of Mount Everest as part of a British expedition led by Colonel John Hunt. It was the culmination of years of attempts to conquer the highest mountain above sea level on Earth and the result of seven weeks of grueling climbing by the entire team. Yet, while the two men shared the moment, Hillary got most of the credit in the end for doing something Norgay had nearly done six times before finally accomplishing his dream. Apple TV‘s new biopic Tenzing now aims to set the record straight with a cinematically breathtaking and emotional recreation of Norgay’s journey from wide-eyed kid to Sherpa climbing guide and, ultimately, one of the most accomplished mountaineers on the planet alongside Hillary.
As part of Collider’s Exclusive Fall Preview series, we’re thrilled to share a new image from Tenzing that highlights the friendship between its main duo. Tibetan actor Genden Phuntsok plays the titular Norgay opposite Emmy nominee and MCU star Tom Hiddleston as Hillary, and they’re shown smiling at each other in a way that reflects their deep respect while climbing Everest. The two found common ground as outsiders among the British expedition, with the Nepalese-Indian Sherpa having to fight for a spot as a full climber on Hunt’s team and Hillary facing discrimination as a New Zealander. They saw in each other not just remarkable mountaineering skills that rivaled or surpassed anyone on the team, but trust that would prove valuable on a dangerous climb and a relatable drive born from Norgay’s dream to meet the mountain his people revere as Chomolungma and find emotional closure and Hillary’s desire to complete what his heroes never could.
‘Tenzing’ Takes an Emotional Approach to the Ascent of Mount Everest
While most of Tenzing unfolds over the course of the journey up Everest, it also flashes between Norgay’s childhood, where he became interested in climbing and came to appreciate “Chomolungma” as the mother goddess, and his early adult years as he met, fell in love with, and built a life with his wife, Dawa (Thinley Lhamo), who encouraged his pursuit of reaching the mountain’s peak until her untimely death. Those memories add emotional weight to an ascent already defined by competing ambitions and tensions between classes, backgrounds, and cultures. Tenzing and the Sherpas he helps assemble find themselves at odds with the other expeditioners who see the mountain as something to be conquered rather than respected and are driven by a national pride to ensure that a Briton is the first to stand at the summit. When push comes to shove and the final “assault” begins, though, aspirations melt away, and respect is forged between two climbers who feel called to the top of the mountain.
Phuntsok, Hiddleston, and Lhamo are only part of the biopic’s star power. Willem Dafoe also appears as Colonel Hunt alongside Outlander‘s Caitríona Balfe as Jill Henderson, the expedition secretary who fought for Norgay’s spot on the British climbing team. In a reunion with his Shambhala co-star Lhamo, Tenzin Dalha also stars as a younger Norgay. Documentary director Jennifer Peedom helmed the film, letting her work with Dafoe on-screen after previously tapping him as the narrator on her other projects like River and Mountain. She also helped develop the story with screenwriter Luke Davies, who previously co-wrote Garth Davis‘ 2016 biopic Lion.
Tenzing premieres in select theaters on October 9 before streaming globally on Apple TV starting October 16. Check out our exclusive image above.
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Jennifer Peedom
- Writers
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Luke Davies
- Producers
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Emile Sherman, Liz Watts, Iain Canning
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What happened to the cast of “Friends”? See the stars of NBC’s must-see comedy more than 30 years later
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Lionel Richie Faces Second Hospitalization
Music legend and beloved “American Idol” judge Lionel Richie has been hospitalized again after suffering a heart issue. Notably, this follows the 77-year-old spending three days in the ICU near the end of August. Sadly, this also means that the “Hello” singer has been forced to cancel multiple upcoming tour dates.
Lionel Richie Is Said To Be Receiving Treatment For A Heart Condition

According to TMZ, the “All Night Long (All Night)” singer has checked himself into the hospital again due to a heart condition. Per the outlet, Richie is receiving treatment for atrial fibrillation, which means the singer may have recently experienced an irregular heartbeat.
Regarding his treatment, the medical professionals at the hospital are using AFib ablation, which is considered a minor procedure and is minimally invasive. Essentially, this procedure creates small scars in the heart to create a barrier to faulty electrical signals. AFib ablation also helps restore the heart’s normal rhythm.
The ‘American Idol’ Judge Previously Checked Himself Into The Hospital

Richie performed at The Muny in St. Louis on August 29, with the crooner needing the assistance of a chair near the end of the show and complaining of dehydration. After the performance, he checked himself into a hospital out of caution and stayed for three days.
According to TMZ, much of that time was spent in the ICU, where doctors conducted various cardiac tests. Several days later, he was spotted at a dinner party at Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills. He appeared in good spirits in the photos, even flashing a double thumbs-up at one point.
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Awakening’ Is Officially Ready to Roll Out [Exclusive]
Transformers fans who attended last weekend’s 40th anniversary screenings of Transformers: The Movie were treated to a special surprise: an all-new animated short, Optimus Prime: Awakening, in which the dying Autobot hero is confronted with dark visions of friends and foes. Now, one of its most striking characters is coming to your home: Collider is proud to exclusively reveal the new Studio Series Optimus Prime: Awakening Bumblebee action figure.
In Transformers: The Movie, Optimus Prime (Peter Cullen) falls in a final battle with his arch-foe, Megatron (Frank Welker). While the movie’s surviving characters have little time to mourn before another galactic menace arises, Optimus Prime: Awakening sees the Autobot legend’s spirit commune with The One, an ancient and mysterious entity. The One hurls him into another battle with the Decepticons, but as he fights his way through those familiar fiends, he’s confronted with one more: Bumblebee. Once one of his most stalwart soldiers, Bumblebee has become disillusioned by the unending war and has switched sides.
Now, Hasbro has unveiled a new figure based on this dark incarnation of the once-cheery hero. A Deluxe-sized figure, Bumblebee transforms from car to robot in 29 steps and comes with Megatron’s fusion cannon, which can be attached to either mode. He’s fully poseable and features all sorts of screen-accurate detail, from the faded Autobot symbol on his chest to his sinister head sculpt. He’ll retail for $29.99 USD and can be preordered today, September 22, starting at 1 p.m. EST, from Hasbro Pulse and all other major online retailers. He’ll arrive on shelves next fall.
Who Created ‘Optimus Prime: Awakening’?
Optimus Prime: Awakening was directed by Joshua Wassung (Predator: Killer of Killers) and written by Ryan Parrott (Twisted Metal). It was animated by The Third Floor and features music by Bobby Krlic (Midsommar). It unexpectedly became the final act for veteran voice actor Cullen, who originated the character of Optimus Prime in 1984; Cullen died at age 85 last month. It reunites him with longtime friend, colleague, and co-star Welker, and also features the voices of Simon Henderson, Mathieu Bourassa, Scott Law, Gray Powell, and Jaret LeMaster.
Studio Series Optimus Prime: Awakening Bumblebee will be available for pre-order at 1 p.m. ET and will arrive in your hands next fall. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates.
- Release Date
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August 8, 1986
- Runtime
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84 minutes
- Director
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Nelson Shin
- Writers
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Ron Friedman
- Producers
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Joe Bacal, Lee Gunther, Margaret Loesch, Tom Griffin
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Norman Alden
Hot Rod / Rodimus Prime (voice)
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Jack Angel
Optimus Prime / Ironhide (voice)
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Michael Bell
Soundwave / Megatron / Rumble / Frenzy / Wheelie (voice)
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Gregg Berger
Galvatron (voice)
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Hulu’s ‘M3GAN’ Replacement Officially Gets Twisted Sneak Peek [Exclusive]
Back in 2022, one of the most popular horror movies of the year was M3GAN, the AI cyber thriller starring Allison Williams as Gemma, Violet McGraw as Cady, and Ami Donald as the titular android. The film was a massive hit, grossing over $180 million at the box office against a modest $12 million budget, which was enough to make it one of the most profitable films of the entire year. Just three years later, Blumhouse tried to recapture the M3GAN magic by bringing back the android for M3GAN 2.0, but things didn’t exactly go according to plan, even if it wasn’t a total disaster. The film grossed $39 million at the box office against a $25 million budget, but it did go on to become one of the most-watched movies on Netflix upon its premiere.
Blumhouse officially returned to the world of evil androids earlier this year with Soulm8te, which arrived on digital platforms over the summer on August 1. The movie was originally going to be released in theaters earlier in the year, but the studio changed its mind and decided to save it for a fully digital premiere later in the year. The film has been available to rent or purchase on VOD platforms like Prime Video for almost two months now, but it’s finally set to arrive on streaming soon. Blumhouse announced not long ago that Soulm8te is officially set to begin streaming on Hulu on October 1, and to help promote the new streaming announcement, Collider is thrilled to partner with the studio to exclusively preview a deliciously twisted sneak peek from Soulm8te, which can be found below.
What Is ‘Soulm8te’ About?
The official synopsis for Soulm8te, which was written by Rafael Jordan, Kate Dolan, James Wan, and Ingrid Bisu, and directed by Kate Dolan, reads as follows: “After a ruthless tech giant acquires his company, a grieving engineer is tasked with testing their new AI companion. But when he attempts to program her to be a truly sentient soulmate, she develops needs of her own — unleashing a relentless spree of precision-engineered mayhem.” Soulm8te also comes in with a concise runtime of only 99 minutes, so those interested in checking out the film can easily do so in one sitting. Fans of The Boys and Gen V may also recognize Claudia Doumit in Soulm8te.
Check out Soulm8te on digital now and on Hulu in October, and stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of all the hottest horror projects on streaming.
- Release Date
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January 9, 2026
- Runtime
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120 Minutes
- Director
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Kate Dolan
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Kate Dolan, Ingrid Bisu, James Wan, Rafael Jordan
- Franchise(s)
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M3GAN
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Grand Jury Review Ends With No Charges For Death
A grand jury has found there wasn’t enough evidence to bring charges in the death of Nolan Wells. As previously reported, Wells was a Black teen who was found dead after a July 4 boating trip off the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Amid his family swiftly questioning the manner of his death, the internet and Black community have rallied behind them, especially his mom, Christine Wonsley. But now, it appears the state of Mississippi is stepping back from the viral case, following the grand jury review.
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Details About Grand Jury Review In Nolan Wells’ Case
Angel Myers McIlrath, the district attorney overseeing Wells’ case, announced the no-charges decision late Monday (Sept. 21). The update comes after months of intense speculation about how the 18-year-old disappeared from a popping party and why the friends who ferried Wells to the island left without him.
The grand jury in Jackson County, Mississippi, found no evidence of criminal conduct. It noted that examinations of his body by the Mississippi medical examiner’s office and an independent forensic pathologist found the cause and manner of death to be undetermined. Nolan Wells’ family hired the independent pathologist.
“If credible evidence comes to light in the future that suggests Mr. Wells’ death was non-accidental, this matter should be represented to the Jackson County Grand Jury for further consideration,” the panel’s report said.
The grand jury also debunked public assertions that Wells was the only Black person on Horn Island on July 4.
“These false assertions have led to misidentification, speculation and rumors concerning the death of Mr. Wells,” it said.
The report concluded with the panel expressing sympathy for Wells’ family. “The evidence received in this matter convinced the Grand Jury of Mr. Wells’ outstanding character,” it said.
Wells’ Family Lawyers React To Grand Jury Findings
Lawyers for Nolan Wells’ family, including civil rights attorney Ben Crump, said the grand jury’s report leaves more questions than answers. Also, they accused the district attorney of ending the investigation despite not determining what caused blunt force trauma on the back of Wells’ head and body.
Additionally, they renewed their request that the U.S. Department of Justice conduct an independent investigation and called on DA McIlrath to release the investigation file and the full autopsy report by the medical examiner.
“Today, the State of Mississippi is attempting to close the chapter on Nolan Wells’ death without getting to the truth,” Crump said in a statement.
Ben Crump, Wells’ family and the NAACP planned a news conference for Tuesday, Sept. 22. Additionally, Crump shared an official statement about the grand jury findings, which can be read below.
District Attorney Expresses Frustration Over Case Speculations
Following the grand jury review, Angel McIlrath posted a 15-minute social media video on Monday night. The district attorney expressed frustration about inaccurate speculation by some members of the public about what happened to Nolan Wells. She also said that lawyers for Wells’ family told her office last month that their own investigation found no evidence of crimes.
“What I cannot accept, what I cannot ignore, is that false narratives that Nolan’s death was somehow racially motivated, and that this is a case of another young Black man denied justice by a racist, corrupt system, were perpetuated and allowed to spread. There is not a shred of evidence to support these narratives,” she said.
Recap Of Investigation Into Nolan Wells’ Death
Nolan Wells disappeared while celebrating the Fourth of July with friends on Horn Island, an island off Mississippi’s Gulf Coast. His body was discovered on the island’s northwestern tip two days after he was last seen.
Shortly after, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office officials said investigators did not suspect foul play. That statement sparked widespread concerns about whether law enforcement would conduct a thorough investigation in a state with a brutal history of racism and civil rights violations. District Attorney McIlrath repeatedly promised a fair and thorough investigation into his death.
Meanwhile, Nolan Wells’ parents and their lawyers voiced suspicions after Wells’ friends left the island without him. The friends claimed that he wanted to stay behind and talk to a girl. Wells’ phone was on the boat that took him to the island, which was later towed partway back to the mainland after taking on water.
Ben Crump and Nolan Wells’ parents have cast doubt on why a teenager would choose to stay on an island without his phone. They also speculated that messages on his phone had been tampered with and alleged that his friends were reluctant to turn over his keys. Lawyers for Wells’ friends said the friends are cooperating with authorities.
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Associated Press contributed to this report via AP Newsroom.
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‘Halo’ Officially Hits the End of an Era at XBOX
2026 has been a roller-coaster of a year for video game fans, especially as the console wars continue to heat up following the news that PlayStation is ditching physical media at the start of 2028. This news has led many fans around the world to proclaim that they are switching to XBOX, especially when the new generation of consoles comes out sometime in the next few years. PlayStation owners were recently treated to a new Marvel game courtesy of Insomniac, the first one in the franchise not centered around Spider-Man. Wolverine is currently the top-selling game on PlayStation right now, and despite some middling reviews from critics, most fans agree that the game is providing exactly what they wanted: a good time with some violent Wolverine-focused claw combat.
Another massive gaming franchise that finally returned in 2026 was Halo, which brought back its original title in the form of the ground-up remake, Halo: Campaign Evolved. Halo: CE was also the first Halo game in history that was released on PlayStation and not just XBOX, but it’s been confirmed that this will not be a running theme going forward. Today, news broke that XBOX is laying off an additional 268 employees, which was expected after its latest job-eliminations plan that was announced recently. The studio is also undergoing a reorganization that will include “strengthening the franchise by operating fewer business units,” and it’s been confirmed that Halo is one of the franchises affected by this change. Going forward, Activision will officially oversee titles that were previously developed under World’s Edge and Rare, meaning that the same studio behind Call of Duty will also now be developing the next Halo game.
What Does This Mean for ‘Halo’ Going Forward?
According to CCO of XBOX Matt Booty, going forward, Halo will be “led by an all-new, purpose-built team that is separate from the ongoing development and plans for Call of Duty.” Booty also confirms that “a small team at Halo Studios will continue supporting the Halo community and games in the Halo market.” Only time will tell how this will affect the Halo franchise, but now that Activision is overseeing production of the next Halo game, it’s a safe bet that it will be quite different from past installments.
Stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of the Halo franchise, as well as the ongoing reorganization happening at XBOX right now.
- Release Date
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2022 – 2024-00-00
- Network
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Paramount+
- Showrunner
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Kyle Killen
- Directors
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Jonathan Liebesman, Craig Zisk, Dennie Gordon, Roel Reiné, Debs Paterson
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Justine Juel Gillmer
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