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These Forgotten Star Trek Episodes Tried To Warn Us About AI Slop
By Chris Snellgrove
| Published
One of the most weirdly persistent debates of the modern world is over whether AI can create art. Sure, you can type a prompt into ChatGPT or any number of AI platforms and have a unique image within seconds. But while the image is technically unique, it’s not exactly original. The AI was trained on every image it could get its grubby little gears on, so you never get a truly one-of-a-kind image. Instead, you get a mishmash of one or more artists’ styles that the AI bot helpfully masses off as completely original art.
The debate over the matter is so fierce because the two sides are so diametrically opposed. AI bros claim that this technology effectively democratizes art, making it possible for anyone to share their vision with the world. Traditional artists, meanwhile, claim that art has always been democratic and that AI is just a soulless alternative to learning how to draw. While ChatGPT and other generative AI platforms are relatively new, this debate stretches back decades, and in two forgotten episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation, the android officer Data reminds us of the limits of AI art.
To Prompt Or Not To Prompt
One such example came from the episode “The Defector,” which begins with Data and Captain Picard acting out Shakespeare’s Henry V on the holodeck. After Data gives a surprisingly solid performance, Picard compliments the android’s acting. However, Data demurs and basically admits that his acting was an amalgamation of other performers who have played this role. He tells Picard, “I plan to study the performances of Olivier, Branagh, Shapiro, [and] Kullnark.” The captain replies that while Shakespeare is perfect “to learn about the human condition…you must discover it through your own performance, not by imitating others.”
This episode first aired in 1990, but Picard’s dialogue fits right in with our modern AI debate. Data, fittingly enough, is doing what artificial intelligence always does: mashing together the work of several different artists. It looks like an original performance at first, which is why Picard applauds. But after finding out what Data did, he chides the android for just mashing a few other performances together and calling it a day. After all, he will never develop as an artist if he doesn’t take the time to develop his own style instead of copying everyone’s homework.
Picard Has Entered The Chat
This obviously reflects our modern discourse about generative AI. As an avid Shakespeare fan, Picard understands that what made those earlier actors so great was that they found ways to put their own spin on Henry V. If those performers hadn’t, in turn, just tried to copy others, then acting becomes functionally meaningless.
The conversation about Data creating art actually echoes another conversation in the earlier episode “The Ensigns of Command.” When Picard tells the android that his recent violin performance “shows feeling,” Data corrects him. “Strictly speaking, sir, it is not my playing. It is a precise imitation of the techniques of Jascha Heifetz and Trenka Bronken.” Picard insists that Data created something original because he successfully combined two very different performances. Reluctantly, Data takes the compliment, telling his commanding officer that “I have learned to be creative…when necessary.”
At this point, AI bros might think that Captain Picard is on their side. After all, he argues that by choosing to combine two wildly different musicians, Data is actually synthesizing something new, which is akin to “prompt engineers” feeding a bunch of contrary ideas into ChatGPT and hoping for the best. The key difference, though, is that Data still had to bust out the violin and successfully perform this composition himself. Picard considers Data an artist because the android actually makes art. So-called prompt engineers aren’t even doing that; they are simply asking the computer to make something cool and then taking the credit.
Computer: End Program
To keep our Star Trek framing, think of it this way: simply telling a computer to draw a picture is a bit like an Enterprise crewman telling the holodeck to create an exotic vista. Obviously, it takes some level of thought to generate an idea and tell it to the ship’s computer. But the crew doesn’t have to program anything or render anything because the Enterprise does all of the hard work for them. That’s why, in the far-flung future of the 24th century, nobody calls themselves an artist for barking a sentence or two at the computer when they get bored.
Unfortunately, the world is far less enlightened here in the 21st century. The laziest people in the world are typing one sentence into a glorified search engine and treating the resulting aesthetic abomination as a startlingly brilliant and original piece of art. Even wilder, they get grumpy when you don’t treat them like serious artists who spent a lifetime perfecting their craft. As it turns out, both now and in the future, there’s one thing that AI can’t generate: the approval from others that these tech bros so desperately need!
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By Chris Snellgrove
| Published
Ever watch the fandom collectively turn on a beloved franchise all at once? For Star Wars fans, it happened when The Last Jedi derailed decades of lore in favor of doing something completely different. For Star Trek fans, it happened when Starfleet Academy stopped exploring strange new worlds and started exploring Zoomer slang and CW-style teen drama. Meanwhile, for Halloween fans, it happened when Halloween Ends mostly replaced Michael Myers with a much more modern villain: a troubled young man who decides to solve all his problems, one murder at a time. At 40 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, it’s safe to say that Halloween Ends is one of the most reviled films in the entire franchise.
Here’s the thing, though: in the parlance of The Dark Knight, Halloween Ends wasn’t the film that franchise fans deserved, but it was the one they needed. After Myers became a figure of borderline parody in Halloween Kills, Halloween Ends did something we haven’t seen since the third film in the series: it took the focus off the most famous masked killer in horror history. The result (assuming you can ignore the goofy climax) is one of the most provocative horror films of the last decade, and you can check it out for yourself on Netflix.
Mikey Likes It
Halloween Ends begins with a babysitter (played by Rohan Campbell) accidentally killing the child he is watching in a freak accident. He becomes an outcast and pariah in Haddonfield, where even bored high school bullies harass him. After an unexpected run-in with a decidedly decrepit-looking Michael Myers, this bullied babysitter finally becomes the monster the whole town thinks he is. Things get messier when he falls in love with the granddaughter (played by Andi Matichak) of Laurie Strode (played by OG scream queen Jamie Lee Curtis), Myers’ oldest surviving victim. As the bodies pile up, the film barrels towards an explosive finale in which different generations of god and evil must fight for whatever is left of this troubled town’s soul.
While critics largely hated it, Halloween Ends deserves credit for taking big creative swings. David Gordon Green’s first Halloween movie was a solid reboot of the franchise, situating itself as a direct sequel to the John Carpenter slasher that started it all. That movie was good but not great, and much of what made it special was bogged down by weighty and sometimes awkward world-building. Halloween Kills, meanwhile, felt like a gonzo parody of the whole franchise, pairing over-the-top violence with cheesy dialogue and relentless nostalgia slop. Comparatively, Halloween Ends feels like a unique and fully-formed commentary on both the franchise and America’s epidemic of violence.
A Stab From The Past
Admittedly, some of the criticisms of Halloween Ends are fair. The tone is inconsistent, waffling between slow-burning psychological thrills and boiling slasher violence. The finale (a clearly shot-for-the-trailer, hilariously geriatric showdown between Laurie and Michael Myers )is unambiguously the worst part of the film. The characters are written as modern American archetypes, which sometimes interferes with the otherwise grounded storytelling. Finally, the film de-centers Myers in favor of a young, new killer, which will be off-putting to anyone who tuned in to see their favorite masked madman engaging in a bit of the old ultraviolence.
However, that last criticism is most definitely a feature of Halloween Ends rather than a bug. The brutal truth is that, narratively speaking, Michael Myers is played out and has almost nothing left to offer to this franchise. Director David Gordon Green wisely ignored the tangled continuity of Myers’ lore, returning him to his default state as the embodiment of pure evil. But there’s only so much you can do with “evil man is evil,” which is why Halloween Kills gave him nothing to do but hack up everyone he ran into. Halloween Ends, however, posits that Myers’ evil is infectious, effectively spreading throughout the entire town like a cancer.
Little Boy Blues
It certainly spread into our protagonist, a young man whose life is forever changed when he accidentally kills a boy. He shares something important in common with Myers: putting on a mask is how he leaves his humanity behind, fully embracing his identity as a monster. However, he is much more sympathetic than Myers because he fights his destiny, trying to rebuild his life after it is shattered into a thousand pieces. Thanks to Rohan Campbell’s compelling performance, audiences are forced to ask how culpable he is for his brutal actions and how much blame can be placed on Michael Myers, a legend who is simultaneously Haddonfield’s most immovable object and its most unstoppable force.
It helps that Campbell has very natural chemistry with Andi Matichak. Her character has endured so much tragedy in such a short time that she is in a perfect position to fall in love with the town’s resident bad boy. Together, they form a decidedly postmodern pair of star-crossed lovers: she just wants to escape from it all, while her serial killer boyfriend wants to tear everything down. Their relationship is as passionate as it is dysfunctional, and their doomed romance is every bit as compelling as the film’s satisfyingly gory kills.
Evil Smiles Tonight
Is Halloween Ends the best film in the franchise? Of course not. That honor goes to the John Carpenter original, a bloody slice of slasher perfection. But Ends is better than most of the original sequels (especially Halloween III and Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers), and it’s infinitely better than both of Rob Zombie’s remakes put together. If you can get over the relative lack of Michael Myers, it’s even better than Green’s first Halloween film because it offers us a genuinely fresh story set in this venerable cinematic universe. Throw in great kills, crunchy actor chemistry, and a pitch-perfect performance from original Final Girl Jamie Lee Curtis, and you’ve got something truly special.
Care to decide for yourself if this hated film is secretly brilliant? Want to wash away the fetid odor of several stinkers in the franchise, or maybe just get the phrase “EVIL DIES TONIGHT” out of your head? All you have to do is stream Halloween Ends on Netflix to experience this melancholic meta-slasher for yourself. By the time the credits roll, you’ll have a new respect for one of horror’s most notorious modern films. But you’ll likely join the legion of Halloween fans who are all united by a single, simple hope: that Myers stays dead a little bit longer before Hollywood tries to bring this slasher series back to life again.
By Chris Snellgrove
| Updated
I’m married to an amazing gal with a passion for literature. Not just any literature, but romantic literature, often of the smutty variety. Through her, I discovered the Monster Romance genre, which is exactly what it sounds like.
Some women like to fantasize about bad boys; about hooking up with a monstrous man with the deliciously dangerous thought, “I can fix him.” Other women want to cut out the literal middle man and simply get with the monster. There’s now a growing number of monstrous erotica books and even films, including Guillermo del Toro’s hilariously horny Frankenstein.
When I first saw the trailer for Your Monster, I thought it was going to be a straightforward adult picture. You know: watching the cute gal from Scream (Melissa Barrera) get with a fuzzy hunk straight out of DeviantArt. To my surprise, though, this was less 50 Shades of Grey Fur and more like Black Swan meets Beauty and the Beast. One part romantic drama, one part psychological thriller, and one part creature feature comedy horror, Your Monster is one of the most original films of the last decade. If you want to experience the ultimate intersection of kink and comedy, you’re in luck: Your Monster is now streaming on Netflix.
Babes, Beasts, And Boinking
Your Monster is about an actor (played by Melissa Barrera) whose life is falling apart. Shortly after she is diagnosed with cancer, she is dumped by her playwright boyfriend (played by Edmund Donovan). Moving back into her childhood home, she discovers there is a literal Monster (played by Tommy Dewey) living in her old closet. The two form a bond that eventually turns romantic, but the sick actor is still pining for her old boyfriend and her old life. But when she discovers he is now directing the play she helped him develop and has given the role written for her to another woman, our protagonist’s entire life begins to unravel.
Despite what the title and even the cover of Your Monster imply, there isn’t that much explicit monster intimacy in this movie. Instead, the movie explores some crunchy philosophical questions, like “what does it mean to actually be a Monster?” The fuzzy guy in our hero’s closet is beastly on the inside, but he proves himself to be a well-spoken, highly cultured gentleman over time. Meanwhile, our protagonist’s former boyfriend has the face of a man, but he makes a number of decisions (like breaking up with his girlfriend after her cancer diagnosis and icing her out of the play she helped write) that are downright monstrous.
The Drama, The Trauma
The movie plays with this concept in different ways, all of which lead to a jaw-droppingly weird climax. Without spoiling the bonkers ending, I’ll just say that Your Monster increasingly explores the idea that people are not divided into a strict binary of, say, monstrousness and humanity. Everybody has both a noble spirit and an inner savage, constantly at war with one another for dominance. The movie’s thesis is that this is a form of psychological self-defense: if we aren’t willing to act like a monster towards those who hurt us, the film says, we will never escape the cycle of pain caused by our abusers.
Your Monster is a powerhouse creative effort from Caroline Lindy, who wrote and directed the film. Previously, she was mostly known for movie shorts, including provocative titles such as Aspirational Slut. Previously, she directed a short called Your Monster, and the film of the same name is a larger and more ambitious version of that same basic story. The 2024 Your Monster is Lindy’s feature film debut, and it’s very impressive: on Rotten Tomatoes, it has a 79 percent critical score and an 85 percent critical score. With her ability to weave such an original concept into such a startlingly cohesive meditation on love and romance, Lindy clearly has an awesome career ahead of her.
Monstrous Chemistry
In addition to its rockstar director, Your Monster had a secret weapon: the chemistry between its two leads. Melissa Barerra and Tommy Dewey are incredibly believable as the world’s oddest couple: she’s all vulnerability masking intense inner strength, and he’s all soft boy support hidden behind a veneer of outward ferocity. Each of them wears a kind of mask when dealing with the rest of the world, and like in all great relationships, they are able to take the masks off when they are with each other. As an added bonus, each is a very funny actor, and the characters’ weird, dark humor forms the beating heart of the most unconventional relationship in cinematic history.
Thanks to the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy (looking at you, The Last Jedi), moviegoers are understandably worried when they hear how a film “subverts our expectations.” However, it’s true (all of it!): the best thing about Your Monster is how it subverts your every expectation for the better. I expected plenty of boinking beasties and instead got an emotional roller coaster of a film that made me laugh and cry, usually at the same time. All of this culminates in a shocking final scene that will haunt me (in the best possible ways) until the day I head towards that big cineplex in the sky.
Fortunately, you don’t have to head to the Cineplex to experience Your Monster. Heck, you don’t even need to head into your dusty childhood closet. All you have to do is stream it on Netflix to experience three different kinds of films (romance, horror, and comedy) jammed into one furry package. If nothing else, it’s worth watching this quirky episode to discover the definitive answer to TikTok’s most-debated topic: why women would rather be alone in the woods with a bear than a strange man. Why do they all “choose the bear?” Just watch Your Monster, and you’ll never ask again!
Nick Cannon is sparking conversation after getting candid about how differently he approaches parenting his teenage twins with Mariah Carey. Nick Cannon opened up during a recent interview revealing that while he’s fully embraced his son Moroccan’s dating life, things take a very different turn when it comes to his daughter Monroe. And, Moroccan definitely had something to say.
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Moroccan Reacts To Dad’s Viral Dating Comments
As soon as Nick Cannon’s comments from The TMZ Podcast made their way across the internet, Moroccan was quick to hop into The Shade Room’s comment section with a reaction that said it all, writing “Ay bruh” alongside a sobbing emoji—basically a playful “not cool dad” moment. The lighthearted clapback instantly caught fans’ attention, with many calling it a relatable teen reaction to oversharing parents. The exchange added even more buzz to Nick Cannon’s viral comments about how differently he approaches dating rules for his son versus his daughter.
Nick Cannon Explains Double Standard In Parenting
When asked about his approach, Nick didn’t hold back. “My son has been dating, and I’ve allowed it, I encouraged it,” he shared, making it clear he supports Moroccan exploring relationships. But when the topic shifted to his daughter Monroe, his tone changed immediately, admitting, “No, absolutely not.” He went on to explain that he sees a clear difference in how he protects his daughter compared to his son, saying there are simply “things out there” he feels more cautious about when it comes to young women navigating dating.
Cannon doubled down on his perspective, explaining that his protectiveness over Monroe is rooted in fear rather than favoritism. He emphasized that while he trusts Moroccan to handle himself, he feels a deeper need to shield Monroe from potential harm. “If somebody puts their hands on my daughter, I’m going to jail,” he said bluntly, adding that he’s already had open conversations with her about dating boundaries and expectations. Despite acknowledging what he called a “double standard,” Cannon said he’s trying to prepare Monroe for independence while still holding on tightly as she gets closer to adulthood.
Fans Drag Nick Over Parenting Comments In Viral Debate
Folks quickly ran to The Shade Room’s Instagram comment section and went IN after Nick Cannon’s parenting comments went viral. Some dragged him, claiming “nobody is going to Nick Cannon for parenting advice,” while others said he has bigger things to worry about with “all them kids” already. And of course, plenty chimed in saying Mariah Carey is really the one calling the shots when it comes to Monroe and Moroccan anyway.
One Instagram user @xenaoceans said, “He don’t want his daughter to meet a man like him😂😂😂😂”
Likewise, Instagram user @mickaelmarabou added, “Men with they fake rules lol but they dating everyone else’s daughters“
And, Instagram user @marisgram_ claimed, “Whole time Mariah has the only say so 😂😂😂😂”
Meanwhile, Instagram user @currygoats shared, “I hate when parents act like this towards their daughters 😢”
While Instagram user @itsjanestaa wrote, “The double standards are insane. Let’s wrap this up“
Finally, Instagram user @lyric1992 said, “No one is looking to him for parenting advice 😂”
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Jennifer Lawrence has once again proven that practical fashion can still feel incredibly chic. The actress is known for making low-key staples look polished, and her latest spring outfit may have just confirmed that Mary Jane sneakers are officially the comfiest it-girl shoe of the season. Equal parts sporty and feminine, the trend feels like the perfect warm-weather upgrade.
While out in New York City on April 28, 2026, Lawrence styled a brown trench coat over loose trousers with a scarf, baseball cap and leopard Prada bag. The standout piece, however, was her pair of Mary Jane sneakers, which instantly made the relaxed outfit feel more fashion-forward. The sleek strap detail offered a softer, elevated alternative to closed sneakers.
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Katie Holmes is proving (once again) that no one does polished spring style quite like she does. The actress turned New York City sidewalks into her personal runway with a breezy blue-and-red printed maxi skirt, a simple white T-shirt and sophisticated black loafers that instantly caught our attention. The entire look feels effortless, elevated and […]
Available in multiple versatile colors, these sneakers pair effortlessly with wide-leg trousers, cropped denim, midi dresses or even casual athleisure looks. The low-profile silhouette feels softer and more elevated than standard athletic sneakers, while the Mary Jane strap adds a stylish, vintage-inspired twist. It’s exactly the kind of easy wardrobe staple that makes everyday outfits feel more intentional.
Shoppers have also been quick to praise the style. One reviewer highlighted the “roomy toe box” that makes them “easy to wear for long periods,” while another said the “breathable knit upper” makes a “big difference” when temperatures rise. That combination of comfort and style explains why Mary Jane sneakers are quickly becoming such a standout spring trend.
Lawrence has built an entire style reputation around making laid-back dressing look aspirational, and this latest outfit is no exception. Her spring shoe choice proves you don’t need towering heels or stiff loafers to look chic. For just $36, these Mary Jane sneakers make it surprisingly easy to channel that same cool-girl energy all season long.
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Cameron Diaz has mastered that California-cool style that always feels effortless yet polished and practical. Whether she’s stepping out in relaxed denim, breezy basics or comfortable sneakers, the actress consistently proves functional fashion can still look elevated. So when Diaz was recently spotted carrying the Bogg Belt Bag Crossbody, it immediately caught our attention — […]
Ludacris turned up the heat in Miami, delivering a high-energy performance at the American Express Presents Carbone Beach party, and he didn’t do it alone. The “Stand Up” rapper hit the stage Friday night alongside a lineup of surprise guests that had the crowd on their feet, including Jamie Foxx, DJ Khaled, Wyclef Jean, Fat Joe, and Kevin Hart. The unexpected collaborations turned the already exclusive event into a full-blown party, with hit songs keeping guests dancing all night.
Before taking the stage, Ludacris reflected on his past work with Justin Bieber, hinting that he’d be open to teaming up again. “I wish that was totally, 100 percent up to me,” Ludacris told Daily Mail. “We’ve had a collab. I’m saying, hopefully, we can have another one. We’ll see.”
While Bieber has recently gone viral for his Coachella performance, Ludacris admitted he hasn’t had a chance to watch it just yet. “I honestly didn’t get a chance to see it yet. I think I had a show at the same time. I’ve gotta go back and watch it,” he shared.
An ‘Impromptu’ Reunion On Stage
Even without catching Coachella, Ludacris has seen Bieber’s performance skills up close. During Super Bowl LX weekend in San Francisco, the rapper was headlining a Sports Illustrated party when Bieber made a surprise appearance to perform “Baby.”
“Make some noise for my brother Justin Bieber,” Ludacris told the crowd at the party. “Make some f-cking noise.”
When speaking to the Daily Mail, Ludacris revealed the moment was completely spontaneous. The reunion was “impromptu,” he said, making it all the more memorable for fans in attendance.
Ludacris Opens Up About Separating Hip-Hop From His Acting Career
Ludacris has long been known for his work in music, film, and entertainment, but he’s made it clear that when it comes to acting, he’s intentionally carving out a different lane. Speaking to Variety in 2023, the star pushed back on the idea that hip-hop defines everything he does. “Absolutely not,” he said when asked if hip-hop is always part of his work. “That’s the point of trying to act. I’m taking myself out of the persona of who Ludacris is.”
He admitted that early in his acting career, particularly during his first appearance in the “Fast & Furious” franchise, elements of his music persona may have carried over. “Maybe, during the transition when I got my first ‘Fast and Furious’ film, there was a bit of hip-hop in me because that role required it,” he explained. “But, as I progress and evolve in film, my goal is to have the hip-hop part dissipate.”
From Illinois Roots To Atlanta’s Music Scene
While Ludacris is often synonymous with Atlanta and the “Dirty South,” his journey didn’t start there. “My father lived in Atlanta, and as a kid, I always wanted to be around him,” he shared. “There was already a booming music scene in Atlanta, and at that young an age, I already knew what I wanted to do.”
He pointed to the city’s thriving industry at the time as a major influence on his career path. “Labels like LaFace and SoSo Def were there. Atlanta was the Motown of the South,” he added. “I wanted to hang out with my dad and be in this music mecca, the right place at the right time to pursue my passion.”
Ludacris Reflects On Def Jam Deal And Taking A Career-Defining Risk
Ludacris also looked back on a pivotal moment in his career, signing with Def Jam Recordings, and the uncertainty that came with it. “Absolutely,” he said when asked if the move held deeper meaning. “I was the first artist they signed from the South. That was risky for us at first as we didn’t know if Def Jam knew how to market a Southern artist.”
At the time, the label was known for its East Coast dominance, with major names like Jay-Z, DMX, Ja Rule, and LL Cool J leading the charge, making Ludacris’ arrival a bold shift. “This was a New York label with New York artists like Jay-Z, DMX, Ja Rule, LL Cool J,” he continued. “Either I was going to be put in my own category or soar to new heights beyond any category.”
Cooper DeJean has apparently left the notorious Philadelphia Eagles-Dallas Cowboys rivalry on the gridiron after attending the 2026 Kentucky Derby alongside Cowboys cheerleader Abby Summers.
DeJean, 23, walked the red carpet at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 2, with a group of four companions. The pro athlete, fittingly, sported a pale green suit and lilac-toned sunglasses for the occasion, standing beside DCC’s Summers, 25, who stunned in a sleeveless floral sundress and an oversized hat.
The rival cheerleader also snapped behind-the-scenes footage of the pair getting ready before they hit the iconic racetrack.
“Derby timeeee,” Summers captioned a TikTok video, in which she and DeJean posed for the cameras while a bugle played in the background.
At one point in the video, the NFL star wrapped his arm around Summers.
The sweet upload quickly sparked dating speculation from fans and fellow dancers alike.
“Derby day aka hard launch day 🐎💘💫 Cuteeee,” DCC vet Kleine Powell replied in the comment section, while Charly Barby added, “AAAAAHHHHH😍😍.”
Michelle Siemienowski and McKenna Gehrke, for their part, both commented that they have “been waiting on this.”
@abbysummerss Derby timeeee🐎
While Summers and DeJean’s apparent connection got the approval from her cheerleading cohorts, other fans poked fun at their teams’ long-held and often contentious NFL rivalry.
“Modern day romeo and juliet,” one fan commented, as another wrote, “A dcc with an eagles player is actually a fan fiction.”
Neither DeJean nor Summers have publicly addressed their relationship status. Us Weekly has reached out to reps for both athletes for comment.
DeJean previously dated Steph Wilfawn, who was by his side when the Eagles won the 2025 Super Bowl.
UPDATE 2/5/2026 at 11:38 a.m. ET — Cooper DeJean has addressed Nikki Garcia’s WWE shoutout amid rumors the pair are dating. “It was crazy to kind of see that,” the Philadelphia Eagles star, 22, told People on Wednesday, February 4, two days after Nikki, 42, seemingly hinted at their romance during a Raw event alongside […]
“She’s been a trooper,” he said on “The Pivot” podcast in February 2025 after the championship victory. “She’s been handling a lot, going through a lot, but she’s been there every step of the way. I met her back in college so she’s been there for me, which I appreciate, and I need [her] throughout this crazy time.”
He continued at the time, “My phone’s been blowing up, especially after the Super Bowl. It’s almost hard to even go on my phone anymore just because [of] everything that’s going on — getting tagged in a bunch of stuff and things like that. But she’s been a trooper. She’s been there for me, so I appreciate her for that.”
DeJean and Wilfawn reportedly went their separate ways later that year, before rumors swirled that he was dating WWE star Nikki Garcia.
“They have hung out,” a source exclusively told Us in January, stressing that Garcia, 42, is “having fun and enjoying being single” following her 2024 divorce from Artem Chigvintsev.
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Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s case continues to unfold as investigators track a disturbing trail of evidence across different parts of the state. Investigators later discovered one of her personal items in a remote, wooded area far from where she was last seen. And, it’s raising new questions about how it ended up there. As authorities work to connect the locations and timeline, the case is becoming more complex with each new detail uncovered.
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Celeste Rvias’ Passport Card Reportedly Found 100 Miles From Los Angeles
According to TMZ, authorities have confirmed new details in the ongoing investigation into the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. And, it includes how one of her personal identification items was recovered months after her disappearance. According to officials cited by Caltrans, a maintenance worker was performing traffic control on State Route 154 near Painted Cave Road on January 7, 2026. They allegedly discovered Celeste’s passport card in brush along a remote, wooded area about 100 miles northwest of Los Angeles.
Furthermore, the worker reported the finding to supervisors, who then contacted the California Highway Patrol, which collected the item at the scene. Detectives later returned to the area on January 17 to follow up as part of the ongoing investigation.
Evidence Spreads Across Counties In Celeste Rivas Case
Investigators allege that personal belongings linked to Celeste were disposed of in the Santa Barbara County region following her death. The court filing alleges that on the night of April 23, 2025, D4vd arranged a ride-share to pick up Celeste Hernandez from her home in Lake Elsinore, transporting her to his Hollywood Hills residence. Prosecutors claim the two exchanged only two messages before Hernandez’s phone abruptly went silent, raising concerns about her whereabouts.
Later that same night, around 11:30 p.m., investigators say D4vd drove his Tesla north along Highway 101. He reportedly drove toward San Marcos Pass Road (SR-154) near Lake Cachuma in Santa Barbara County. Nonetheless, according to the filing, he allegedly returned to the same remote area on May 8 and again on May 31.
Celeste Rivas’ Father Sets Record Straight Amid Online Speculation
As previously reported, Celeste Rivas’ father, Jesus Rivas, has spoken out through attorney Patrick Steinfeld, who reportedly represents the family. Jesus addressed circulating claims tied to the case. As online speculation continued to spread about possible financial arrangements or contact with D4vd, Jesus set the record straight and rejected those narratives outright. In his statement, he made it clear, saying, “I never had any contact with this guy and we haven’t received any money from him or anyone in his family.”
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“It doesn’t work in the timeline of the film!” the director said.
Some of the best movies of 2025 were family-friendly, as the genre proved once again to be a big hit at the box office. Live-action remakes of animated favorites (like How to Train Your Dragon and Lilo & Stitch) were much better than many expected; the Chinese film Ne Zha 2 became the first animated effort to hit $2 billion worldwide; A Minecraft Movie proved video game adaptations are on the rise; and the streaming world changed forever with the Academy Award-winning KPop Demon Hunters.
Another family-friendly movie that quietly rose to record-breaking box office heights is Zootopia 2, a direct sequel to the first Zootopia film, which saw much of its acclaimed voice cast return. Jared Bush and Byron Howard‘s blockbuster sequel was once again led by Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman as Judy and Nick, with Ke Huy Quan joining the main cast as Gary. The rest of the voice cast included Quinta Brunson, Fortune Feimster, Patrick Warburton, Andy Samberg, David Strathairn, and many more.
Without much fanfare, Zootopia 2‘s box office run was hugely impressive. Grossing more than big blockbuster hits The Avengers, Avatar: Fire and Ash, and Top Gun: Maverick, the Zootopia sequel earned an enormous $1.87 billion worldwide, split between a domestic haul of $428 million and a further $1.442 billion from overseas markets. This total helped the movie pass Inside Out 2 and become Hollywood’s highest-grossing animated movie of all time. After its theatrical run, Zootopia 2 finally made its streaming debut in March and has proven yet again to be quietly successful. At the time of writing, the movie is one of the ten most-streamed on Disney+ in the U.S., and ranks sixth in the global top ten.
Was ‘Zootopia 2’ a Hit With Critics?
Not just a smash hit at the box office, Zootopia 2 also earned the praise of critics, who were impressed by its ability to balance a wild adventure with some subtle and important theming. On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the sequel earned a 91% score from critics. One critic wrote, “The result of this animated tale is fun and cute while being ever so slightly educational,” whilst another added, “Every frame of Zootopia 2 is packed with detail and movement, and all of it looks just right.”
Zootopia 2 is a streaming hit on Disney+. Make sure to stay tuned to Collider for more streaming stories.
- Release Date
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November 26, 2025
- Director
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Byron Howard, Jared Bush
- Writers
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Jared Bush
- Producers
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Jennifer Lee
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