Below Deck Mediterranean‘s Gael Cameron admitted she’s faced struggles following ex Nathan Gallagher‘s arrest for domestic violence.

“You handled it so well. No, I didn’t,” she wrote via Instagram on Saturday, September 12. “I lost myself, I lost my spark. I didn’t handle it.”

Gael continued: “My best friend did. She sat with me, let me talk about the same thing 50,000 times.”

On season 11 of Below Deck Med, which is currently airing, viewers have seen both Nathan and Gael navigate parenthood after welcoming son Kayden in June 2025. Off screen, however, news broke last month that Nathan was arrested on domestic violence charges in Australia in December 2025 after an alleged incident with an unidentified 29-year-old woman.

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According to a police report viewed by Us last month, Nathan was charged with “assault occasioning actual bodily harm, intentionally chok[ing] a person without consent and common assault.”

The police memo revealed that Nathan was eventually granted conditional bail. He was later convicted on three counts of domestic violence after failing to appear in court.

Us also confirmed that Nathan is the subject of an Apprehended Violence Application that was filed on behalf of Gael in New South Wales. (An AVO is a legal order requested from a court to protect a person from someone who makes them fear violence, intimidation, harassment or stalking that is widely used in Australia, per NSW Government’s official website.)

“I’m not claiming I was perfect. I wasn’t. I made mistakes, and I will take responsibility for my own actions,” Nathan told Rolling Stone in a statement in August. “I will not accept being portrayed solely through one account of a relationship when there is another side and evidence relating to it. I have contemporaneous video footage from the night in question, as well as messages and other records, which I believe provide important context.”

In his statement, Nathan confirmed his breakup from Gael as they continue to raise their 14-month-old son.

“There are also other matters surrounding the relationship that I have never discussed publicly,” he claimed. “My priority is being recognized as his father, establishing a relationship with him and ultimately finding a way for both of us to move forward and coparent peacefully.”

Gael, for her part, released a statement addressing the situation earlier this month.

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“Hey guys, I just want to say thank you so much for the support you’ve shown for Kayden and I,” she wrote via her Instagram Stories. “It’s been a tough season, but I have been using the past few months to quietly heal and rebuild for little man and myself. I really appreciate the love you have sent our way, especially while everything that’s come to light, and I’m really working on finding myself again and moving forward.”

Us has since confirmed that Bravo fired Nathan in light of his domestic violence arrest.

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“Bravo does not plan on working with Nathan in the future,” a rep for the network noted in a statement on September 3.

Below Deck Med airs on Bravo Mondays at 8 p.m. ET. New episodes stream the next day on Peacock.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support.

Social media is weighing in as Boosie speaks out following the public message from his mystery woman, now known as Icelyn.

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Boosie Speaks Out Following Message From Mystery Woman

On Monday, September 14, Boosie took to Instagram to share a message with the public. In the clip, he explained that he knows the negative news about him gets attention. However, he wants the public to “get on something else.” Furthermore, he explained that he just had a big appearance at the LSU Tigers’ recent football game and is currently on tour with Cash Money and No Limit.

“I’m just saying that to say, I know I f**k up like I just f****d up, but can we get some positive s**t about Boosie?” he said in part.

Furthermore, in a separate clip, Boosie got more specific about the apparent interaction with the woman. He alleged that she tried to “sell herself” to him. But he refused. Ultimately, he said he apologized to his fiancée, Rajel Nelson, for the incident and its virality.

Social Media Weighs In

Social media users immediately weighed in on Boosie’s statements in TSR’s comment section.

More On Boosie & The  Mystery Woman

As The Shade Room previously reported, over the weekend, footage surfaced of Boosie hopping out of a Black truck with an unknown woman. As the camera captured him, he and the woman appeared stunned. Subsequently, he took to social media to share a photo of himself with his fiancée, and proclaimed that he never “touched” the unknown woman, now known as Icelyn.

Subsequently, Icelyn took to her Instagram to share that Boosie indeed did not “touch” her, per The Shade Room. Furthermore, she explained that she didn’t know Boosie had a fiancée, and alleged that the only reason she appeared stunned in the footage was because the person recording “came out of nowhere.”

“The only reason why I’m clearing this up is because he keeps texting me, telling me to clear it up, and not only that y’all got him and his wife in a uproar because they definitely called me yelling at the top of their lungs a whole week later. When is this going to be over? I’m tired of getting accused of doing something I didn’t do. Anymore questions?” she concluded in the clip.

At this time, Rajel Nelson has not publicly shared her thoughts on the incident. However, fans have been very vocal in her comment section with their thoughts about the footage and Boosie.

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Helen Mirren’s relationship with AI has changed dramatically over the past two years. 

At the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival, Oscar winner Mirren revealed a surprising approach to managing her personal health with AI, which is a far cry from her previous stance against artificial intelligence. 

Other high-profile figures have similarly aired their candid views on AI, including Reese Witherspoon, who previously encouraged more women to get involved in AI.

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Mirren recently shocked the public while promoting her new psychological thriller, “A Talent for Murder.”

Sharing the stage alongside co-stars Alden Ehrenreich and Olivia Cooke, the legendary actress admitted that traditional medicine plays zero role in her daily routine. 

Instead of scheduling check-ups, she chooses to bypass medical professionals in favor of modern artificial intelligence. When Cooke and Ehrenreich bonded over their shared health anxieties, Mirren quickly set herself apart, identifying with the opposite mindset. 

She confessed to living in total denial regarding physical ailments, opting to completely ignore symptoms rather than seek professional medical care.

“Totally deny. I avoid doctors. Oh no, totally. And it’s working,” she said, according to Entertainment Weekly.

Ehrenreich joked that his constant worry over potential illnesses leaves him wishing he could keep a personal physician on call in his home. Mirren immediately countered his idea by pointing to digital tools as a modern substitute, encouraging him to lean on software instead.

“You know, AI is amazing. ‘It hurts, but it doesn’t hurt that much!’ Oh, it’s incredible,” she further added.

The Actress Previously Expressed Disdain For AI

In stark contrast to her current stance, Mirren famously made her disdain for artificial intelligence clear at the 37th American Cinematheque Awards in February 2024. 

While accepting her Lifetime Achievement Award from former co-star Harrison Ford at the Beverly Hilton, the Oscar-winning actress began reading what initially sounded like a traditional, eloquent acceptance speech. Expressing how “deeply humbled” and “profoundly honored” she was, she praised the industry and celebrated a lifetime dedicated to storytelling, as reported by Variety.

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However, after delivering the poised opening, Mirren deadpanned to the audience and said, “And that was written by AI.” In the viral video shared on X, she then proceeded to tear the printed speech into pieces. Her actions were met with loud cheers and applause from the crowd.

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While Mirren’s sudden enthusiasm for artificial intelligence raised eyebrows, other high-profile stars have faced severe public pushback for promoting digital tools.

Witherspoon previously faced sharp criticism after releasing video content urging women to actively embrace artificial intelligence in their daily workflows. The public pushback prompted rumors that her tech endorsement was a sponsored campaign. 

Taking to social media to set the record straight, Witherspoon clarified that her commentary stemmed strictly from personal interest rather than financial compensation, as reported by The Blast.

The actress addressed specific anxieties surrounding job security, environmental resources, and the rapid pace of machine intelligence. She then insisted she has no desire to see technology replace human creativity.

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Gal Gadot Fought Six Months for Strict AI Contract Clauses

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In contrast to public figures embracing synthetic technology, other A-list actors are going to extreme lengths to strictly protect their likenesses from digital manipulation.

Action star Gal Gadot took decisive action to safeguard her image while negotiating terms for her upcoming Doug Liman film, “Bitcoin.”

According to The Blast, the actress revealed that her legal representatives spent half a year drafting protective provisions to prevent machine learning tools from modifying or replicating her performance.

“It was six months for my lawyers to go through every scenario we could think about as far as the AI component of it,” she said. 

“We had to protect that, to such an extent that SAG called my lawyers to ask for pointers to update the SAG contract to protect other actors,” she added.

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Tyrese and Bette Midler Clashed Online Over AI Music Track

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Besides legal protections on film sets, the music industry is experiencing its own high-profile clashes over artificial intelligence.

A debate erupted across social media when screen and stage icon Bette Midler publicly criticized the viral song “Celebrate Me” by synthetic artist IngaRose. While conceding that the track sounded good, Midler expressed deep frustration over its digital origin, accusing the platform of scraping creative elements from human musicians.

Although thousands of commenters backed Midler’s stance, actor and R&B vocalist Tyrese offered a starkly different outlook.

He argued that digital tools are here to stay and claimed the track delivered an emotional resonance human creators have struggled to capture. “AI isn’t going anywhere… This song is actually a great song,” he said, per The Blast.

Tyrese’s pushback met swift online condemnation, with users criticizing him for siding against human performers in an evolving industry debate.

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UPDATE 9/14/26, 9:10 a.m. ET: The London revival of Sunday in the Park With George has been canceled following Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey‘s exits.

“The planned 2027 production of Sunday in the Park with George at the Barbican will no longer proceed as scheduled,” read a statement posted via the show’s X account on Monday, September 14. “Empire Street Productions will retain the rights with a view to presenting the production in 2028. Further details will be announced in due course.”

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Jonathan Bailey has bowed out of the West End revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Sunday in the Park With George after his Wicked costar Ariana Grande’s exit.

“Ari is one of my dearest friends, and my support for her is unwavering. [Director] Marianne [Elliott] is extraordinary and one of my longest collaborators and friends,” Bailey, 38, wrote via his Instagram Story on Tuesday, September 1. “After much consideration, I have decided to also step back from Sunday in the Park with George.”

He continued, “This brilliant, introspective musical has been a real passion project for me, and I feel incredibly lucky to have shared in its journey with this team. Among many things, the story explores the deep connection between George and Dot, a beautiful, devoted pairing, and I so look forward to seeing what the team, and the two actors who will now take on these roles, will create with it.”

Bailey noted that he wishes “the very best to the entire company,” concluding, “I will be cheering them on as they continue with this production.”

Sunday in the Park With George released a separate statement on Tuesday, sharing that Bailey had informed the producers of his decision to withdraw.

“Work on the production continues,” the statement read via X. “Casting discussions are actively under way, and the creative team is reshaping the production around a new company while preserving the ambition and artistic integrity of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s musical.”

The message concluded, “Further casting and production details will be announced in due course.”

Bailey had been set to appear in the production opposite Grande, 33, whose rep shared in August that she would be “taking a step back from visibility” after completing her Eternal Sunshine Tour.

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“She looks forward to finishing the tour and ending it on a high note, both healthily and happily,” the rep said in a statement to People at the time, adding that Grande’s decision serves as a “much-deserved break from public-facing work and appearances” and that the singer’s prior engagements have caused “endless, ongoing public scrutiny.”

Hours later, Sunday in the Park With George released an official statement and confirmed that Grande had “decided to step back” from the production.

“We know this cannot have been an easy decision, and she makes it with our complete understanding and support,” the production account wrote via X. “We wish her nothing but the best. The production will open at the Barbican in summer 2027 as planned, and casting will be announced in due course.”

Simplified.org is an online bootcamp that helps beginners and career switchers land remote jobs. Simplified.org offers several pathways to remote work: Software Engineering (Frontend, Backend, and AI & Machine Learning), Digital Marketing, and Remote Sales. Each program includes 1:1 mentorship, hands-on projects, career support, and a 100% money-back job guarantee.

So is it actually legitimate? And which program fits you? Here’s what we found.

The Programs

Software Engineering (4 months): You’ll learn frontend engineering, backend engineering and AI & machine learning.

Digital Marketing (4 months): Covers SEO, social media strategy, paid ads, email campaigns, and using data to guide marketing decisions. It’s the shortest program on offer.

Every program includes 1:1 mentorship from industry professionals, live classes, 24/7 support, adaptive learning tools, career coaching, portfolio building, and a self-paced format.

What Sets It Apart

Job guarantee: If you complete the coursework and haven’t found a job within a year, you’re eligible for a full tuition refund. That applies across every program and pricing tier. The company takes the risk here.

1:1 mentorship: Students are matched with a dedicated mentor who works in the field: a software engineer, marketer, or salesperson, depending on the program chosen. Mentors are available for ongoing support, not just scheduled office hours.

Adaptive curriculum: The platform tracks your progress and adjusts difficulty so you’re not stuck repeating material you’ve already mastered or thrown into content you’re not ready for.

Project-based learning: Students build portfolio pieces tied to real-world problems, which gives them something concrete to show in interviews beyond a certificate.

Guaranteed internship placement: Graduates are placed with partner companies, which helps close the “no experience” gap that slows down most career changers. By the time students apply for jobs in their chosen field, they have enough experience to land their dream role. This is how Simplified.org helps students transition careers so much faster than other online bootcamps.

Lifetime Career support: Resume help, LinkedIn optimization, portfolio reviews, mock interviews, and access to a hiring partner network.

Lifetime access: No fixed deadlines, and mentor access doesn’t expire after you finish. Several students mentioned working full-time while going through the program at their own pace.

Cost

Comparable bootcamps typically cost $20,000 or more upfront. Simplified.org instead offers payment plans starting at $250/month, with the job guarantee applying no matter which plan you choose. Additionally, every student gets the same core program: live mentorship, unlimited 1:1 calls, career coaching, and the job guarantee (regardless of which payment option is chosen). Spreading a bootcamp’s cost into monthly payments while still backing it with a guarantee is uncommon in this space.

Reviews

What stands out:

• Graduates placed at Microsoft, Amazon, Atlassian, TikTok, Coinbase, Capital One, Canva, and Bank of America
• Consistent praise for mentor availability and responsiveness
• Mentors are named, with verifiable industry backgrounds
• Clearly documented curricula across all programs
• Consistent student results, verifiable by reference to the student’s LinkedIn profiles

From student reviews: Reviewers frequently mention landing internships or freelance work within weeks of starting, and several described getting multiple interview requests shortly after applying to jobs. The recurring themes across reviews are mentor availability, the structure of the curriculum, and the practical, project-first approach.

Outcomes

Documented results include internships secured within weeks, freelance contracts landed within weeks of starting, multiple interviews within days of applying, and successful transitions into chosen careers from unrelated fields, including placements at large companies like Amazon, Meta, Canva, and Atlassian. With review volume in the thousands, these read as a consistent pattern rather than a handful of standout cases.

Which Program Should You Pick?

Software Engineering (with AI and Machine Learning training built in) is the strongest fit if you’re aiming for remote developer roles or freelance web work. It’s a 6-month commitment and works well as an entry point even with no prior coding background.

Digital Marketing is the fastest path at 4 months, and suits career switchers or aspiring entrepreneurs who want practical, revenue-focused skills without the time and cost of a traditional degree.

Is It Legitimate?

Based on the review volume, documented outcomes, named mentors, and program structure, yes; this looks like a legitimate operation rather than a lead-gen shell. The mentorship model in particular seems substantive: mentors are working professionals in relevant fields, not just marketing copy.

Simplified.org is a good fit for:

• Career changers working against a timeline
• Self-motivated learners who still want structure and accountability
• People who want a guided, personalized path rather than a generic curriculum
• Anyone who wants documented support all the way through job placement

Might not be the right fit for:

• People who prefer fully self-directed learning
• Anyone on a very tight budget, even with the monthly payment option
• Learners who want a fast certificate over deeper skill-building

Bottom Line

Simplified.org holds up as a legitimate, well-reviewed platform with real mentorship, a practical curriculum, and outcomes backed by a large volume of verified reviews. The combination of 1:1 mentorship and ongoing career support explains the higher cost relative to fully self-paced bootcamps, but for career changers who want structure and accountability, it’s a reasonable investment.

Program quality: Strong, based on reviews and documented outcomes

Right for you: Depends on your learning style, budget, and career goals

Ari Fletcher is not only a well-known influencer but also an entrepreneur, juggling her business and personal life. She shares her son, Yosohn, with rapper G Herbo, and the two have continued co-parenting over the years. Since the influencer lifestyle involves sharing a lot online, sometimes keeping certain moments private can spark questions. That recently became the case for Ari Fletcher after social media users began questioning why Yosohn’s back-to-school moments weren’t shared. Now, the mom is checking critics while clearing up a few things about her life as a mother! 

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Ari Fletcher Explains Yosohn’s Homeschooling Arrangement

Ari recently took to social media to address folks online calling her a deadbeat. “I see y’all said I was a deadbeat. Like, y’all have to sit back, just relax,” Ari said before explaining Yosohn’s schooling arrangement. She went on to reveal that her mother, who she retired a few years back, serves as both Yosohn’s nanny and teacher. Ari explained that Yosohn is homeschooled and also participates in live lessons.

“My mom, since I retired her, is my nanny and also my son’s teacher. She homeschools him, and he also does, like, live lessons,” Ari shared.

Fletcher also praised her mother’s patience and love of education, revealing that her mother is currently pursuing her third master’s degree. She ended by expressing hope that others can eventually take care of their parents and provide them with a financially secure life.

Ari Clocks Fans Demanding To See More Of Her Son

Following the chatter about her parenting, Ari also took to X with a series of tweets defending what she chooses to share about Yosohn on social media. She initially addressed speculation about whether Yosohn lives with her, making it clear she didn’t appreciate people questioning her role as a mother.

Ari wrote, “Are y’all really that bored, poor (yes b**** poor) and out of touch that y’all new topic is if my son is living with me? Y’all better find yall goofy b**** some to do. I’m a mom first don’t ever get this s**** confused b***. Go worry about why yall kid favorite color 4 b****.”

The influencer continued by addressing critics who questioned why she didn’t share a first day of school post for Yosohn.

She wrote, “Talking about I didn’t post my son first day of school b**** who the f*** is y’all feeling like? I don’t have to post s*** for y’all sick a**. Find y’all weird entitled no life bum a** some to do b****. When it come to my mf baby act like y’all know.”

However, one commenter pushed back, arguing that the questions were fair because Ari frequently shares other parts of her life online. The commenter wrote, “You post every part of your day on Snap. Your fans wondering why you’re posting mukbangs instead of first day grwm for Yosohn is valid.” That prompted Ari to double down, explaining that being active on social media doesn’t mean she has to share everything involving her son.

Ari responded, “MY F****** SOCIAL MEDIA IS WTF I WANT TO POST I DON’T HAVE TO POST MY 8 YEAR OLD SON GRWM B**** DO YOU HEAR YOURSELF??????? A SICK F****** B****!!!!!!!!!”

The commenter continued the exchange, mentioning other influencers who have shared back to school content and criticizing Ari’s parenting. They wrote, “You reading to argue not to comprehend… You don’t hide your son from social media & other influencers are doing school grwm rn … Just admit you would rather eat, party & fix your dentures every other day instead of being a mom.”

Ari ultimately dismissed the comparison to other influencers, making it clear their posting choices wouldn’t determine what she shares. She responded, “Idgaf what no influencers doing you gone watch wtf I say you gone watch b****.”

Social Media Reacts

Many gathered under The Shade Room as they reacted to Ari’s latest clap back. While some agreed that people have become too invested in seeing other people’s children online, others continued questioning her parenting choices.

Instagram user @king_carinaa wrote, “Why y’all worried about someone posting their kid on social media… that’s odd. Y’all don’t know these people 😂😂😂”

Instagram user @1mkh.sh added, “Have yall had to get a kid ready for school in the morning? Who tf is doing a GRWM with a damn 8yr old”

While Instagram user @totallyti_ wrote, “Yall act like it’s Yosohn when it’s Herson 😭😭😭”

Instagram user @speakingof.lo  wrote, “He must not live with her fr this was too much 😂😂”

Instagram user @sandy_m131 added, “Retiring your mom to give her two full time • jobs (nanny and teacher) is wild 😩”

While Instagram user @red.vega wrote, “The grandma the teacher & the momma 😂”

Instagram user @_jus.jayyy wrote, “I hate to agree with her but she’s right yall be wayyyyyy to invested in celebrities lives!! Also social media isn’t a real place and be actually live real lives outside of social media”

Instagram user @_lovely_dae_ added, “The thing is .. she was bashing moms about the being a “deadbeat” months ago too 😂😂😂 she don’t like when it’s done to her though”

While Instagram user @liisam0828 wrote, “Why is calling people poor her first go to? She could’ve made her point without saying that but ok go awf sis”

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Sydney Sweeney is facing a fresh wave of backlash from female athletes after appearing in a provocative advertisement for sports prediction platform Novig.

The actress appears largely nude in the commercial, using sports equipment to cover her body while promoting Novig’s sports-only market.

Sydney Sweeney has since defended the concept as a playful celebration of sports, while the controversy has also renewed discussion about celebrity involvement in prediction-market advertising.

Confirmed: Sydney Sweeney knows ball. pic.twitter.com/EXQ4PzVZsi

— Novig (@Novig) September 9, 2026

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The controversy centers on a roughly one-minute Novig commercial in which Sweeney moves through different sports settings while using equipment such as footballs, tennis gear and basketball props to cover herself.

“So they wanted to show just sports,” she says, sitting topless on top of a basketball hoop. After saying “sports” nine times, she appears topless on a pool table and adds, “You can’t trade this; I just look good here.”

The campaign repeatedly emphasizes that Novig focuses on sports rather than politics, wars, or other events.

According to Yahoo Entertainment, the actress’s involvement goes beyond simply appearing in the advertisement.

She joined Novig as a strategic partner and equity holder, making her a direct business participant in the company behind the campaign.

The platform launched nationwide last month as a sports-focused prediction market, putting both the company and its celebrity partner under intense scrutiny.

Female Athletes Push Back Against Sydney Sweeney’s Nude Ad

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Athletes responded quickly, not only condemning the advertisement but also using it to highlight the excellence in women’s sport.

The strongest criticism has come from women competing at the highest levels of sport. Olympic gymnast Gracie Kramer helped set off the response by posting footage of her own training alongside a pointed comparison to the advertisement.

She wrote, “Idk what Sydney Sweeney was doing, but this is what a woman in sports looks like.”

Other athletes quickly followed. Australian Olympic swimmer Ariarne Titmus described the campaign as deeply frustrating, saying she thought this type of “bullshi-t” was long gone from advertising.

“I can’t describe how infuriated I feel when I watch this,” the four-time Olympic gold medallist wrote on Instagram. “Not only is it a kick in the face to every woman who had dedicated her life to perfecting her craft, but every woman who enjoys sports for what it really is – teamwork, friendship, dedication, excellence, unity”

“How do we live in a world where monetizing a woman’s body and sexualizing women’s sport is still a thing?” she continued.

More Athletes Blast The ‘Euphoria’ Actress

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Water polo player Tilly Kearns and swimmer Lani Pallister also shared their reactions to Sweeney’s ad online.

“I absolutely f-cking hate Sydney Sweeney’s new sports ad,” Kearns wrote on Instagram, in response to the ad.

Lani Pallister, an Australian Olympic swimmer, also posted an Instagram video documenting her training regimen, races, and awards, seemingly taking inspiration from Kramer.

Track athletes and boxers joined the discussion, using images and videos of their own careers to emphasize the physical work behind professional sport.

The Guardian reported that the athletes’ central objection was not simply Sweeney’s appearance, but the way the advertisement connects a woman’s body with the idea of sports performance.

“There’s a big difference between looking ‘sexy’ because you do sport compared to use sex to sell ‘sport,’” world champion boxer Skye Nicolson wrote in an Instagram story. “There is nothing wrong with looking good and doing sport, and there’s nothing wrong with embracing your femininity while also being a badass athlete.”

Sydney Sweeney Seemingly Defends Her New Ad By Sharing Images Of Nude Athletes

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Sweeney has not issued an official statement addressing every criticism, but her response has been visible through the campaign itself and her social-media activity.

As reported by The Blast, the actress pointed to examples of famous athletes who have previously posed for publications in revealing or nude photoshoots, including tennis legend Serena Williams.

The discussion has centered on whether female athletes can embrace sexuality without undermining their achievements.

Critics argue the context is different because Sweeney’s images market a prediction platform rather than document athletic performance.

Novig has also described the campaign as a way of presenting its sports-only identity with confidence and humor.

The company’s partnership with Sweeney means the actress remains closely connected to both the advertisement and the business, even as criticism has spread across social media.

Another Controversy Follows Her American Eagle Ad

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The latest backlash comes after Sweeney faced a separate advertising controversy last year over her American Eagle campaign.

That promotion, built around the phrase “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans,” became a political and cultural flashpoint, with critics arguing that its language carried troubling implications about genetics and beauty standards.

Sweeney later acknowledged that her decision to remain quiet about that controversy had allowed divisions around the campaign to grow.

Now, the new Novig criticism has revived some of the same questions about celebrity advertising, particularly when a star becomes closely identified with the message being sold.

As reported by Fortune, prediction-market companies are increasingly turning to major celebrities as they compete for attention and users.

Novig’s campaign arrived shortly after Polymarket used LeBron James and other major names in a football-season advertisement.

She hit the high F, held it, then blew out a breath and turned to look back at the band. She seemed to give a quick glance of disbelief towards her musical director. Some 30,000 people clocked the gesture before they had finished screaming: Celine Dion did it. She’s back, several years into her battle with the rare stiff-person syndrome.

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 Celine Dion Wows Fans With Comeback Concert

Since 1996, the song ‘All By Myself’ has been used to measure Celine Dion’s vocal talents. Nearly 30 years later, the Quebec superstar saved the track for the encore of her first full concert in more than six years. The performance, which happened on Saturday (Sept. 12) is her first concert since stiff person syndrome attacked her muscles, including those of the throat. The disease is rare, progressive and neurological. Few doubted Celine Dion could still sing. What nobody knew was whether she could get through a whole show, and then get up and do it again a few nights later. But Dion gave the crowd three French words: “Je vais bien,” meaning “I’m doing fine.”

Singer Gets Emotional During Performance 

Celine Dion cried before she finished the first song. In a Dior gown and a Boucheron necklace, she pressed her hands together in prayer, then missed her cue in ‘On ne change pas,’ on the line about the skinny little girl from Charlemagne, Quebec.

“I promised myself I wouldn’t cry,” she said. The crowd answered by chanting the riff from ‘Seven Nation Army.’

Dion said she had learned to live with the fragility and made it her reason to keep going. Then she sang for another two hours. According to Associated Press writer Thomas Adamson, Celine’s voice has lost some of its top. He says it is not the instrument that sold 250 million albums. Every big note is now a decision she makes in front of 30,000 people, he said. Still, the singer took most of them. Her disease attacks the larynx. She went for it anyway. Dion sang ‘My Heart Will Go On’ and ‘The Power of Love,’ then Catalani’s ‘Ebben? Ne andrò lontana’

In the end, she sang 25 songs in 2 hours and 15 minutes at the Plenitude Arena in Nanterre, west of Paris. And the sold-out run is hectic. She’s set to perform 16 shows in five weeks. She also has 10 more booked for May 2027. 26 nights in all before tens of thousands of people each time.

What To Know Of Celine’s Disease

The 58-year-old had not played a full concert since March 8, 2020. She was diagnosed in 2022 with stiff person syndrome. She canceled a world tour, then what was left of it, and went quiet. In fact, the last time France saw her sing, it lasted four minutes. At the Olympic opening ceremony in July 2024, Dion sang from the Eiffel Tower. It was one song, one night and the world called it a resurrection. Saturday she had to do it 25 times, then get up and do it again this upcoming Wednesday.

Stiff person syndrome affects one or two people in a million. It stiffens muscles and sets off spasms violent enough to break bones. It’s triggered by loud noise, by touch, by emotional stress. An arena holding 30,000 people is all three at once. Singing with it, Dion told NBC in 2024, felt like being strangled.

“Touring can be very difficult even when you’re 100%,” she said in a statement in 2023, canceling the last of her dates.

The last thing she told the crowd on Saturday was reportedly: “I love you, my loves. Take care of yourselves.” It had taken Celine Dion 2,379 days to get back. Now, she has 25 more nights to go.

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Associated Press writer Thomas Adamson contributed to this via AP Newsroom. 

Anya Taylor-Joy has already added well over $1 billion to her career box office total in 2026, and as the year goes along, this total is only going to grow with more new releases. Taylor-Joy headlined the first $1 billion movie of 2026 with The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (co-starring Chris Pratt), but she then took her talents to streaming to star in one of the biggest Apple TV shows of the year, Lucky (co-starring Timothy Olyphant). ATJ previously starred in one of the most successful Apple TV sci-fi movies of all time in The Gorge, which is billed as a mash-up of John Wick and The Last of Us. Later this year, Taylor-Joy will return to the sands of Arrakis in Dune: Part Three, which is expected to be one of the highest-grossing movies of the year, despite opening on the same day as Avengers: Doomsday.

Although some years have passed since it was released, most fans would agree that The Queen’s Gambit is still one of Anya Taylor-Joy’s most famous projects. The show won a whopping 11 Emmys at the 2021 award ceremonies, most of which were technical awards — Taylor-Joy was nominated for her performance as Beth Harmon, but she didn’t win the award. Now six years removed from the premiere of The Queen’s Gambit, Taylor-Joy is officially returning to Netflix in one month with the premiere of Sacrifice, her new cult thriller co-starring Chris Evans. Taylor-Joy has had other movies streamed on Netflix in the last few years, but this will be the first project since The Queen’s Gambit that will only be available to watch on Netflix upon its global premiere.

When Does ‘Sacrifice’ Come Out on Netflix?

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Netflix has officially announced that Sacrifice will begin streaming around the world on October 16, in almost exactly one month. Additional cast members for the film include Salma Hayek-Pinault and John Malkovich, and it was written and directed by Romain Gavras with help from Will Arbery on the script. The official synopsis for Sacrifice, which holds a score of 37% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, reads as follows:

“After the fiery death of their mother, Joan (Anya Taylor-Joy) and her siblings, driven by a mysterious volcanic prophecy, believe it is their duty to cleanse the Earth. Their radical group hijacks a glamorous charity gala and takes three unlikely hostages for a sacrificial ritual: their hero, movie star Mike Tyler (Chris Evans); their villain, pragmatically cold billionaire Ben Bracken (Vincent Cassel); and their lover, an unlucky performer named Katie (Ambika Mod). As the night descends into chaos, both an inward journey and an outward adventure ensue, where the line between performance and belief, salvation and sacrifice, begins to blur.”

Check out Sacrifice on Netflix on October 16 and stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of Anya Taylor-Joy’s future projects.

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October 18, 2026

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103 minutes

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Romain Gavras

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Will Arbery, Romain Gavras

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Giorgos Karnavas, Gregory Jankilevitsch, Jacob Perlin, Klaudia Śmieja-Rostworowska, Robert Walak, Romain Gavras

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“Sister Wives” fans and stars just got hit with bombshell news!

The next season of the show will not have two familiar faces on screen, as Kody Brown and his remaining wife, Robyn Brown, have said goodbye to the popular TLC series.

“Sister Wives” has been fueled by several tumultuous relationships, ranging from Kody and his three other wives, who walked out of the marriage a few years ago, to the patriarch and his older kids.

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It has been confirmed that the next season of “Sister Wives” will not feature two of its main characters, Kody and his only remaining wife, Robyn.

The shocking news came to light as the first trailer of season 21 of the reality TV show aired on Monday, September 14. The trailer kicked off, revealing that Kody and his wife were no longer part of the series.

“After 16 years of filming ‘Sister Wives,’ Kody and Robyn will not be returning to the show,” TLC noted at the start of the trailer. As it stands, the polygamist and his wife have maintained their silence on the issue. Neither of them was featured in the trailer, commenting on the news of their exit. 

Kody Brown’s Exit News Left His Ex-Wives Stunned

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Clips showing the reactions of Kody’s ex-wives to the news were added to the trailer, all conveying the same message of shock. “I was actually surprised when I was told that Kody and Robyn weren’t coming back to the show,” Meri Brown said 

“I was flabbergasted, really, when I got the news,” Janelle Brown added, while his first ex-wife, Christine Brown Woolley, remarked, “I don’t know what it means. I have no idea.”

As reported by PEOPLE, the “Sister Wives” clan has experienced major changes in recent years, starting with Christine’s decision to end her spiritual marriage to Kody in 2021, after six kids and 25 years of marriage.

Shortly after, Janelle and Meri walked out of the polygamy as well. Since splitting, the women have chased love; notably, Christine married David Woodley in 2023. While two familiar faces will not be in the coming season, a new face, Pete, Janelle’s new partner, will make his debut on the show.

Kody Brown & Robyn’s Marriage Was Riding On Eggshells

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Earlier this year, Kody and Robyn sat down together for a “health check-up” on their relationship. During the conversation, the father of 18 revealed that he and his remaining wife were navigating through “toxic” patterns after his divorces from the three other wives.

Kody, at the time, disclosed that they were “fighting for our marriage” and for their life together. He admitted that their union had taken a low blow since going through over four years of multiple breakups.

“We go through these periods where he is back to himself, and we are like who we usually are in our relationship, and it’s really beautiful, and we’re having a great time,” Robyn, in a separate confessional, revealed. She continued, sharing that sometimes, things happen that snap Kody into being the “angry divorce guy.”

The media outlet reported that during their relationship check-up interview, Kody raised questions about whether they felt they were “the one” for each other, as they wore their emotions on their sleeves.

The Famous Polygamist Has Washed His Hands Off Polygamy

Kody opened up last year, confessing that the rough path of his three divorces left him scarred and closed off doors to the possibility of him welcoming a new wife. 

“I had 18 kids with four wives,” he shared. “It has been three divorces, and I would never do that again, I would never marry again,” he said in a previous interview. As reported by The Blast, the Brown patriarch admitted that the breakups affected his relationship with his children, most of whom have cut communication with him.

Kody, who is now in a strict monogamous marriage to Robyn, said that he was “done” with plural marriages if his wife was on the same page. On the other hand, she explained that her only condition was that the new woman was ready to have a relationship with both of them.

‘Sister Wives’ Stars Reflected On Their Lives In Polygamy

Christine, Janelle, and Meri ended their marriages to Kody in 2021, 2022, and 2023, respectively. In a previous interview, Meri and Janelle were candid about their ex-husband’s “big ego” and how it affected their relationship and his interactions with others.

Meri described Kody as “a little bit too cocky,” adding that despite his character, he is fun to hang out with. As The Blast shared, Janelle reiterated that she had moved on from her marriage to Kody; hence, his character issues were the least of her worries.

Later in the conversation, Janelle also gave her opinion on polygamous men. She explained that men with massive egos get into the arrangement but do not truly have what it takes to be a polygamist. Meri and Janelle also disclosed that, contrary to popular belief, they never had to compete for Kody’s affection while they were married to him. 

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What other shocking news would we see in this “Sister Wives” season?