Heidi Klum has revealed two unsettling clues about her next Halloween costume, suggesting her 2026 transformation could be one of her bloodiest yet. The supermodel has not disclosed the character or concept behind the look. However, she confirmed that it will involve plenty of blood and pair surprisingly well with red wine. The hints come after Klum transformed herself into an elaborate version of Medusa for her annual New York City Halloween party last year.

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Klum offered a cryptic preview of her costume during an interview with PEOPLE. “It goes very well with red wine,” the 53-year-old model said of the upcoming look. “It’s very, very bloody.”

Klum did not explain whether the blood will be connected to a recognizable character, a horror movie, or an original creation.

The red wine clue also arrived as part of Klum’s partnership with Apothic Wine, which is promoting limited-edition Type “A” Blood Bags ahead of Halloween. That connection means the wine reference may be part of the campaign rather than a literal hint about the costume’s identity.

Still, the promise of a bloody transformation indicates that Klum is once again moving toward a dramatic full-body look instead of a traditional celebrity costume.

The Model Became Medusa For Halloween 2025

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Klum transformed into Medusa for her 24th annual Halloween party in New York City in 2025. Her husband, Tom Kaulitz, joined the concept by appearing as a man who had been turned to stone by Medusa’s stare. Klum wore green scales, prosthetic fangs, colored contact lenses, and a snake-covered headpiece. A long, curved tail followed behind her as she made her way down the carpet.

Vogue reported that the transformation took six months and a team of more than 15 people. Special effects artist Mike Marino helped bring the character to life with mechanical snakes and hand-painted details.

Klum documented part of the lengthy process on Instagram, giving fans a closer look at the makeup, prosthetics, and contact lenses that made her nearly unrecognizable.

Heidi Klum’s Giant Worm Became An Internet Sensation

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Although Klum has delivered several memorable Halloween transformations, her 2022 worm remains one of her most recognizable. The model arrived inside an enormous, textured worm costume that concealed almost her entire body. She spent part of the evening wriggling on the floor because the design left her with extremely limited movement.

Klum again worked with Marino and his company, Prosthetic Renaissance, on the elaborate costume. The design immediately went viral and generated countless memes across social media.

The final result was memorable, but Klum later admitted that wearing it was physically challenging. “I was so claustrophobic in that costume,” Klum told The Hollywood Reporter. “But Halloween is not about comfort.”

The costume restricted her arms and legs, leaving her largely dependent on her team throughout the evening.

The Supermodel Had To Stop Drinking Hours Before The Party

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The worm costume also created a practical problem because Klum could not easily remove it once the transformation was complete. “I made sure not to drink anything hours before getting into costume as I knew that there was no way to get in and out of it,” she said at the time.

Despite the discomfort, Klum considered the reaction to the costume worth the effort. “For me, Halloween is all about transforming and being creative,” she said. “I am happy that people are appreciating the creativity and effort to create this as well as all the other costumes I did in the past. I couldn’t have done it without my team.”

Klum has since continued working with makeup artists, designers, and special effects professionals to make each year’s concept more technically ambitious.

Heidi Klum Has Built A History Of Elaborate Transformations

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Klum’s Halloween archive includes transformations into E.T., a peacock, an alien, and Princess Fiona from “Shrek.”

Her 2023 peacock costume relied on a group of Cirque du Soleil performers to create the bird’s enormous feathers, turning the look into a coordinated performance rather than a traditional outfit.

In 2024, Klum and Kaulitz appeared as different versions of E.T. Their costumes featured oversized heads, glowing features, and motorized elements inspired by Steven Spielberg’s 1982 movie.

Her 2026 Costume Remains A Mystery

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Klum has not yet confirmed whether Marino or her previous special effects team will help create her 2026 look. She also has not revealed how long the costume has been in development or whether Kaulitz will participate in a matching concept.

However, history suggests the transformation will require far more than fake blood and makeup. Klum has repeatedly used prosthetics, mechanical features, and full-body disguises to prevent fans from recognizing her until the reveal.

Nicki Minaj is addressing criticism the rapper has received over her steadfast support of President Donald Trump and his administration.

“I am honored to be able to have an opportunity to work with this administration and to work with President Trump. He has inspired many people, not just me. And he’s — he’s fun,” Minaj, real name Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, said on Friday, September 18, while appearing on FOX News Channel’s The Ingraham Angle, hosted by Laura Ingraham.

“He’s not just smart, and, you know, he’s not just the president,” the rapper continued. “But he’s also someone that I can relate to, someone that, you know, every time I see him, or every time I see him speaking to other people, he’s just himself. He’s very — he’s very grounded. It’s easy to connect with him. It’s easy to feel like he heard you, he understands you. And I just — I just love him. And I’m not going to ever make excuses for that.”

When asked if she had anything to “say to the critics of you for working with the sitting U.S. President,” Minaj, 43, quickly responded, “Absolutely nothing.”

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Vice President JD Vance is singing his praises for Nicki Minaj after her appearance at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest. “Nicki Minaj said something at Amfest that was really profound,” Vance, 41, wrote via X on Monday, December 22. “I’m paraphrasing, but she said, ‘Just because I want little Black girls to think they’re beautiful doesn’t […]

“I don’t know why I should,” she added.

Minaj has been a fierce advocate of Trump, 80, since he took office for a nonconsecutive second term 2024, telling TIME in a May 13 profile that she was disappointed by former president Barack Obama’s two-term presidency and had been frustrated that Black performers were often expected to vote for democratic candidates.

“Many celebrities feel the way I do, but they don’t say it,” Minaj told the outlet at the time. “Sometimes you just need one brave person to get the brunt of the impact. I think I am the catalyst for that change.”

Thanks to her close personal relationship and friendship with the president — Minaj told TIME she is the president’s “No 1. fan” — Minaj is set to return to the world of reality TV as a judge for the president’s latest project, The Million Dollar Pitch Competition.

“This is a major, MAJOR KEY,” Minaj wrote via X on August 31, confirming her involvement in the reality series competition. “Sooooooooooo looking forward to this!!! Imagine being a part of the Trump Administration’s initiative to support small businesses. Let’s GO!!!!!!!!!!”

According to the United States Small Business Administration, The Million Dollar Pitch Competition will give away prizes from a $1 million cash pool to five entrepreneurs pitching their small business models to possible investors.

The five finalists “represent the best of American ingenuity, know-how and grit while representing the vital contributions of small businesses in local communities across America’s industrial base,” SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler said in a press release.

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Us confirmed that Minaj will join entrepreneur Grant Cardone and U.S. Chief Design Officer Joe Gebbia to judge the final round of competition. Actor Dean Cain will also host the event, scheduled to take place on Friday, September 18, in Washington, D.C.

“And no, I will not be on stage lecturing anyone,” Minaj told Ingraham, 63, of how she plans to conduct herself when she finally goes back on tour — eventually. “I will be on stage trying to have fun and remind people how blessed we are to live in this country and to remind people how blessed we are to wake up healthy and — and in our right minds every day, and how much we take for granted.”

She continued, “I love performing because that’s like the only time when all of us are in this big place and we don’t have a care in the world, we’re making memories, and we’ll never forget those memories … And I don’t want any more questions about concerts. I’m in my businesswoman era.”

The chick-flick genre simply wouldn’t be what it is today without Clueless. The totally buggin’ comedy classic paved the way for the best of the teen genre in the 2000s, with films like Mean Girls owing their existence and popularity, in part, to Clueless​​​​​​. A loose retelling of Jane Austen‘s 1815 novel Emma, the story of fashionista Cher Horowitz (Alicia Silverstone) and her romantic journey into the arms of her ex-step-brother, Josh Lucas (Paul Rudd), is the stuff of cinematic legend and remains today one of the best-loved films of its kind.

Last year, the 30th anniversary of the film was celebrated by millions of fans across the world, with a 4K UHD steelbook release proving popular and a special theatrical re-release earning just shy of $100,000. Back in 1995, the film’s original release was much more successful, with a $13.7 million production budget turned into a global haul of $58 million. The film opened in second place in the domestic ranks, falling less than $2 million short of the box office chart-topper Apollo 13.

The film is a favorite of many, including some of Hollywood’s biggest names. The iconic Nicole Kidman herself even named Clueless as one of her four favorite movies when interviewed by Letterboxd, with the film joining The Piano Teacher, The Piano, and A Woman Under the Influence in her list. But if it is one of your favorites, then you’ll have to hurry for your next re-watch, as Clueless is officially leaving the Netflix catalog on October 1, 2026.

‘Clueless’ Is Coming Back

It’s been a roller coaster for Clueless fans in recent months. Set 30 years after the original 1995 film, a sequel series to the chick-flick classic was in the works at Peacock before it was revealed that the streamer had dropped the project. Thankfully, Paramount swooped in to save the day, with it now revealed that the sequel series is eyeing a Los Angeles production starting next year. Silverstone will reprise her role as Cher Horowitz in the miniseries, now the mother of her own teenager. The script will be penned by Josh Schwartz (The O.C.), Stephanie Savage (Gossip Girl), and Jordan Weiss (Dollface).

Clueless is officially leaving the Netflix catalog on October 1, 2026. Stay tuned to Collider for more streaming stories.

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Last month, Daejon Love became an internet sensation after being arrested for defrauding at least 26 women out of about $1.3 million. Love pulled off the scam for several years with the alleged help of 18-year-old Taylor Chan. Recently, the FBI announced that the number of victims, as they predicted, might have grown by at least 35 more alleged victims.

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New Update On Daejon Love Cites New Victims

FBI Initially Identified 26 Victims In Fraud Case 

When the Daejon Love news first broke in late August, the FBI had identified at least 26 alleged victim investors. These woman had handed over a collective $1.3 million to the 35-year-old posing as an NFL player over a series of years. Resurfaced social media videos showed Love practicing fitness drills while wearing 49ers gear, including a branded headband and helmet.

Together, Daejon Love and Taylor Chan presented Love as an experienced and profitable investor to women who, in large majority, believed they were in a romantic relationship with him. They created fake bank and investment accounts and exchanged investment related communications. Daejon then passed on screenshots of the fake comms and accounts to encourage victims to trust him with their money. In some cases, Love encouraged the women to take out personal loans, promising quick returns. As victims became suspicious with questions or ran out of coins to invest, Daejon Love would allegedly block them while keeping their money.

Ultimately, he and Taylor Chan were arrested on August 24 at an Idaho airport after Chan flew their to meet Daejon in a ploy to defraud more victims. This came several days after the FBI issued warrants on August 17. The criminal complaint cited conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud allegations against the men. Between July 15 and the day of their arrest, the Love had traveled to at least six states, still running the scam.

Social Media Weighs In As Love’s Scam Resurfaces

With the new update on Daejon Love, there are fresh takes on what he’s accused of doing. While some are cracking jokes about the plot thickening, others are shaking their heads at how deep the fake pro-athlete-and-investor scheme ran. And a few stood on that “they got what they were looking for” hill about the alleged victims.

@modelcitizen90 commented, “My boy took ‘you can be whatever you want to be’ to heart.”

“I don’t feel bad for them at all bc you can easily look up a football roster😂,” @ihearttexoticc added.

“Him and Dr. Bryant has shown me that I’m not lying to my full potential in life 😂,” @chi3f90 said.

“The fact he got all these women is crazy….google is FREE,” @_shelovesflowers wrote.

“I don’t feel sorry for the “victims” because if a man is a NFL player why would he need your money?🫣 like let’s think logically here,” @theprincessru commented.

“I would NEVER come forward… 😂 I would just take the L and keep it moving….,” @sequoianeff wrote.

“Free him!!! Women be to “pick me”😅 cuz Not a single clip , pic or text Ive seen about this man would EVER convince me to send him my coins. 😂,”@flawednfabulous added.

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Miley Cyrus is reflecting on the overwhelming combination of grief, fear, and post-pandemic pressure that led to an anxiety attack in front of a massive concert crowd. The Grammy winner said the frightening moment unfolded during a 2022 performance in Mexico after she lost her close friend Taylor Hawkins and survived a terrifying in-flight emergency. Looking back, Cyrus believes the experience was not caused by one incident. Instead, it followed a buildup of traumatic events that changed her relationship with performing.

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Cyrus discussed the incident during an interview with Zane Lowe for Apple Music ahead of the release of her album “Bass Persuades.” The “Flowers” singer recalled having an “actual anxiety attack on stage” while performing for a huge audience in Mexico.

Rather than attempting to conceal what she was experiencing, Cyrus told the crowd directly. “I was saying to the crowd, ‘I’m having an anxiety attack.’ And they were like, ‘Hell yeah, we’re having anxiety attacks.’”

Cyrus went from spending the COVID-19 pandemic with only a small number of people to standing in front of an audience reportedly numbering about 250,000. That contributed to the emotional and sensory overload she experienced during the performance.

The Singer Described A ‘Cocktail Of Chaos’

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In hindsight, Cyrus does not believe the panic attack can be separated from everything she had endured in the months leading up to it. “I guess it wasn’t so much anxiety, as I realize now in hindsight; it was just a buildup of the cocktail of chaos, you could say. Living through a global pandemic like everyone else,” the star said.

The singer’s return to large-scale performances followed an extended period when concerts, tours, and other public events were disrupted by the pandemic. At the same time, she was processing the sudden death of Hawkins, the longtime Foo Fighters drummer who had become one of her close friends.

Cyrus explained that the fear and grief she experienced became connected to performing, making it more difficult for her to feel comfortable onstage.

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Cyrus and Hawkins reportedly lived near one another during the pandemic and developed a friendship. Their bond grew stronger through similar musical instincts, with Cyrus telling Lowe they had been “in alignment” creatively.

Hawkins was scheduled to perform with the Foo Fighters at the Asunciónico music festival in Paraguay in March 2022. Cyrus was also part of the festival lineup. However, severe weather prevented Cyrus from arriving. Lightning struck her plane while it was traveling to Paraguay, forcing an emergency landing.

Cyrus later confirmed that her crew, band, friends, and family were safe. The storm and severe flooding ultimately disrupted the festival.

Taylor Hawkins Was The First Person She Called After Plane Emergency

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Cyrus described the flight incident as “super terrifying” and said Hawkins was the first person she called afterward. The musician attempted to reassure her while discussing the show they expected to perform. “He’s like, ‘Man, I’m here. It’s raining, but like the show’s going to be sick.’ And the next day he was gone,” she said.

Hawkins died at age 50 on March 25, 2022, while the Foo Fighters were touring South America. He was found unresponsive in a hotel room in Bogotá, Colombia, shortly before the band was scheduled to perform at the Festival Estéreo Picnic.

Cyrus’ flight emergency meant she did not have the opportunity to reunite with Hawkins before his death, adding another painful dimension to her grief.

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A preliminary toxicology report released by Colombian authorities found multiple substances in Hawkins’ system, including opioids, marijuana, tricyclic antidepressants, and benzodiazepines. However, an official cause of death was not publicly disclosed. Reports at the time stated that emergency services responded after Hawkins experienced chest pain, but he could not be revived.

The Foo Fighters announced his death in a statement and subsequently canceled their remaining tour dates. Cyrus was among the numerous musicians who honored Hawkins after his death. She later participated in the Los Angeles tribute concert organized by Foo Fighters in September 2022.

Miley Cyrus Is Reconsidering Her Relationship With Performing

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Cyrus’ panic attack became part of a larger shift in how she approaches her career and live performances. The singer has spoken about prioritizing her physical and mental health instead of committing to the demands of a traditional world tour.

Cyrus is now returning to the stage on her own terms as she promotes “Bass Persuades,” which was released on September 18. She is also scheduled to perform two shows at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles in October.

Steve Harvey has found himself at the center of an online firestorm over his take on keeping a marriage happy. On social media, critics have wasted little time, questioning both his message and his credentials to deliver it in the first place.

Much of the pushback has centered on Harvey’s own relationship history, with some questioning why a man who has been divorced twice should be dishing out marital wisdom.

Steve Harvey’s latest marriage advice isn’t landing well with social media users. The “Family Feud” host sparked a heated debate on X after offering men one simple rule for married life.

“My only marriage advice for guys: you can be happy, or you can be right. You decide,” Harvey wrote.

Plenty of users rejected that philosophy outright. One critic told Harvey to “shut up with that simp garbage,” arguing that men could be both right and happy.

Another suggested the advice essentially amounted to keeping quiet for the sake of peace, while a female commenter called it “horrible advice.” She argued that spouses should be able to push back and have difficult conversations as equals.

Harvey Has Been Married To Marjorie For Nearly 20 Years

Harvey’s own marital history also became ammunition for his critics. “Not taking advice from a nigga that has been married 3x,” one fan pushed back on X.

The TV personality’s journey to lasting love had its share of setbacks before he settled down with his current wife, Marjorie.

Harvey first wed Marcia Harvey in 1981, years before becoming a household name. At the time, he was working as an insurance salesman while pursuing a career in comedy. His lengthy stretches on the road reportedly contributed to their eventual split in 1994.

Two years later, the comedian married Mary Shackelford. That relationship ended in 2005, and the fallout remained contentious for years afterward. His love life took a different turn with Marjorie, whom he had originally met at one of his comedy shows in Memphis. The pair eventually reconnected and married in 2007.

Not Everyone Is Against Steve Harvey’s Advice

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Harvey wasn’t completely left out to dry, though, as some social media users saw wisdom in his point. One commenter argued that “being right is cheap,” suggesting a strong marriage depends more on protecting the relationship than winning an argument.

Another offered a more measured interpretation of Harvey’s advice, saying couples simply have to “pick your battles.” The user noted that sometimes standing firm is necessary, especially when the issue at hand is important.

Still, that support came with a caveat. The commenter argued that a partner who consistently chooses their own version of events over the truth may simply be the wrong person to build a life with.

Harvey Says Loyalty To ABC Sparked NBC Feud

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Harvey has also been making headlines lately for more than just his relationship advice. The 69-year-old recently claimed that a dispute with a former NBC executive once cost him two television gigs within days of each other.

During an appearance on “Vault Empowers,” Harvey said the trouble began after NBC passed on “Celebrity Family Feud.” ABC ultimately picked up the show, and Harvey remained loyal to the network when NBC later wanted the successful series for itself.

According to Harvey, then-NBC higher-up Paul Telegdy did not take his refusal well. The comedian alleged that the executive subsequently set out to derail his television career.

How Steve Harvey Lost Two Shows Within Days

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In May 2019, Harvey’s daytime talk show ended after seven seasons. Around the same time, Melissa McCarthy replaced him as host of “Little Big Shots.”

Harvey said he refused to beg to keep the job, insisting that no executive was responsible for his career. He later landed “Judge Steve Harvey” at ABC and claimed the courtroom series earned him more than his two previous shows combined.

Looking back on the fallout, Harvey suggested things ultimately worked out in his favor, saying, “I recovered from that real nicely.”

After more than 20 years in the spotlight, Paris Hilton has perfected her super secret “undercover” look when she wants to go incognito in public.

“For the Gucci show, [Gucci creative director] Demna [Gvasalia] wanted me to go with the dark hair — brunette — which I absolutely loved and I actually do that all the time when I’m going undercover,” Hilton, 45, exclusively told Us on Tuesday, September 14, while attending The Blond’s 20th Anniversary Fashion Show.

“If I wanted to be low-key, or if I’m going to Disneyland or the mall or something on the weekend, I always wear a brown wig,” she continued of her go-to disguise. “It’s something that I do all the time, but I would never fully do it because, being blonde, I don’t want to mess with it.”

The “it girl” of the early aughts and beyond added, “Dyeing it back and forth from brunette to blonde is just not good for a blonde. It will damage your hair.”

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Iconic best friends Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie could be reuniting on screen once more. “Nicole and I are talking now and making plans for another new project soon, so I cannot wait,” Hilton, 45, exclusively told Us on Monday, September 14, at the Blonds’ 20th anniversary fashion show. “Nicole and I have been best […]

When Paris — who wore a custom look by luxury apparel brand The Blonds, inspired by the new motorola razr embellished with Swarovski crystals, on Tuesday — isn’t trying to cause a scene during a public outing, she simply follows her now-iconic fashion sense and without worrying about the most popular trend.

“I just wear what I love,” she explained. “I feel like since the beginning, when I was a teenager [and] moved to New York, I had no stylist, no agent, no publicist — it was literally my sister and I going downtown to [fashion designer] Patricia Field’s store just picking out the sickest clothes. And I feel like I’ve always been that way.”

She continued, “I’m not someone who follows trends — I’m someone who starts them and wears things first. And I feel like I’ve always been really ahead of my time, and I just know what I love.”

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The confidence to buck trends and follow her own fashion-forward gut instincts was a kill that took time for the heiress and former reality TV star to hone.

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“I feel like I developed confidence over time,” she explained. “I was always shy growing up, but then when I moved to New York City, and especially during Fashion Week, is when I really would come to life. I learned how to do the runway walk, and just being on the catwalk and fashion … you can’t help but feel confident.”

Hilton added of her fashion revolution, “New York Fashion Week has always been so special to me. I just have so many memories of my sister and I going to all the shows, walking in them, and I’ve loved The Blonds forever. So when they asked me to be part of the 20th anniversary, it was an immediate yes because I love them so much. They’re so talented and creative. Their pieces are art, and I was just I’m so happy to be here [and] to support them.”

“Stellar” isn’t a word that should be used lightly when describing anything, but every once in a while, something just fits the bill perfectly. Not only is For All Mankind one of Apple TV’s best series, but it’s arguably its best science fiction series, period. Co-created by TV veteran Ronald D. Moore, it has enough pedigree and competence to actually run its intended six-season course and even go beyond it with an equally stellar spin-off, Star City. For All Mankind creates a universe among sci-fi’s greatest by changing history with one simple question: what if the Moon landing had been different?

‘For All Mankind’ Completely Changes the History of the Space Race

Everyone knows how history went down: on July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong took his iconic “small step” on the Moon and all but won the Space Race for the U.S. The USSR never managed to catch up, and space ceased to be a priority for the West until very recently. In For All Mankind, history is flipped on its head, with the Soviets landing on the Moon before the Americans. In its very first scene, cosmonaut Alexei Leonov, whom everyone is watching, takes steps on the Moon, not Armstrong.

Being second to the Soviets in anything just isn’t acceptable to the U.S., but, unfortunately, the USSR also doesn’t plan on slowing down after its initial triumph. In For All Mankind, the Space Race never ends. Each season takes place in a different decade, with the world benefiting from every advancement that comes from the continued investment in space exploration. In its sixth and final season, the Apple TV series is finally set to catch up to the present day in its alternate history.

On the other side of the Space Race, Star City examines how the Soviets achieved such an incredible feat before the U.S. While For All Mankind has a deeply hopeful outlook on the potential for human cooperation, its spin-off feels completely different, framed as a political thriller full of espionage. The human cost of exploration and its inherent sacrifices are a big part of both shows, which is what really makes it feel like a single universe.

‘For All Mankind’ Tells a Sprawling Story With Great Characters

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Despite its epic concept, For All Mankind also follows characters and families across decades as they push the boundaries of humankind in space, generation after generation. Most characters in the earlier seasons are based on historical figures from the 1960s, like astronaut Ed Baldwin (Joel Kinnaman) and NASA engineer Margot Madison (Wrenn Schmidt), but, considering its premise, For All Mankind often rotates its cast to follow the passage of time. The series’ alternate history often differs greatly from real history, but its generational saga is every bit as interesting as the big achievements.

Of course, like its main series, Star City also emphasizes the importance of individuals as the driver behind historical progress. Since For All Mankind already introduces much of the Soviet context in this alternate Space Race, the spin-off adapts by revealing what the main series can’t, like the constant surveillance and control the Soviet regime subjects its cosmonauts to. For them, the stakes are even higher than for the astronauts at NASA, although they all share the goal of taking humanity ever further into the cosmos.

‘For All Mankind’ Is the Rare Case of a Series That Gets To Run Its Intended Course

Fans of For All Mankind have had a great year so far, with the flagship series’ fifth season and the spin-off’s debut releasing one right after the other. It’s rare to get such a treatment in the streaming age, and most of it can be traced back to the fact that co-creators Ronald D. Moore, Ben Nedivi, and Matt Wolpert always intended to see For All Mankind reach the present day.

This is rare nowadays, considering that audience ratings are usually what drive most streaming platforms to decide whether to renew a show or not. For All Mankind never had this problem, as its ratings have consistently placed it among Apple TV’s most-watched series, which is saying something, given how many great shows it has in its catalog. Apple has also long championed original sci-fi programming, making For All Mankind‘s feat all the more impressive as it stands among gems like Pluribus and Severance.

For All Mankind‘s sixth and final season is currently on track to release in 2027, while Star City has yet to be renewed for Season 2. Given how rare it is for sci-fi series to last beyond a couple of seasons, the fact that these two shows have managed to create and expand a completely original universe is remarkable in today’s wildly competitive streaming landscape. Hopefully, we’ll get to spend a little more time in Star City after For All Mankind ends.

War movies tend to be constrained by history. And history tends to be based on facts. Things that happened for certain. No room for doubt. Well, Quentin Tarantino (Pulp Fiction) decided he wasn’t particularly interested in that restriction when making this beauty, turning World War II into a violent alternate-history revenge fantasy featuring one of the filmmaker’s most audacious gallery of rogues. Missed it? Good news.

Seventeen years after its theatrical release, Inglourious Basterds has officially landed on Hulu, giving subscribers access to one of Tarantino’s biggest and most acclaimed movies. Like many of Tarantino’s films, it unfolds across several interconnected stories in Nazi-occupied France. Jewish-American Lieutenant Aldo Raine (Brad Pitt) leads a group of soldiers tasked with hunting down Nazi forces, while cinema owner Shosanna Dreyfus (Mélanie Laurent) bides her time in hiding while plotting vengeance against the regime responsible for murdering her family. Their plans eventually converge around a movie premiere attended by the highest levels of the Third Reich.

The cast is led by Pitt alongside Laurent, Christoph Waltz (Django Unchained) as Hans Landa, Eli Roth (Hostel) as Donny Donowitz, Michael Fassbender (X-Men: First Class) as Archie Hicox, Diane Kruger (Troy) as Bridget von Hammersmark, Daniel Brühl (Rush) as Fredrick Zoller, and Til Schweiger (Atomic Blonde) as Hugo Stiglitz.

Was ‘Inglourious Basterds’ a Success?

The movie was nothing short of a critical triumph, and it currently sits with a 90% score on Rotten Tomatoes from critics. Waltz’s breakthrough performance as Hans Landa was particularly acclaimed, bringing his genius to a whole new audience and, in the process, winning him the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. We dare you to try and drink a glass of milk with someone around a table again after seeing this film. Particular acclaim went to the performances of Brühl and Laurent, whose fascinating romantic arc was a tense treat in the Parisian portion of the film. And the scene with Fassbender in the pub is one of the most iconic scenes you’ll see, and is memed to this day.

It was also Tarantino’s biggest commercial success at the time, earning approximately $321 million worldwide against a reported $70 million budget. Its combination of critical acclaim, awards success, and blockbuster box office helped usher in another enormously successful phase of Tarantino’s career.

Inglourious Basterds is streaming now on Hulu.

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