A New York judge dealt a major blow to Luigi Mangione on Monday, May 18, ruling that key evidence against the accused CEO killer, including a weapon and manifesto-style writings, can be used in his upcoming state trial, Us Weekly can confirm.

Judge Gregory Carro‘s decision came after nine days of pretrial hearings at the Manhattan Criminal Court in December 2025, during which Mangione’s defense team argued that items found in their client’s backpack — including a 3D-printed handgun equipped with a silencer and a notebook that prosecutors claimed had detailed his intention to “wack” (a misspelling of “whack”) a health insurance executive — should be inadmissible in court since police did not have a search warrant when they arrested Mangione.

Mangione’s lawyers had also fought to suppress statements that the 28-year-old made prior to being detained at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in December 2024. Bodycam footage played in court confirmed the defense’s claim that officers asked Mangione questions for nearly 20 minutes before reading him his Miranda rights.

Carro ruled during Monday’s hearing, which Mangione attended in a navy suit, that the gun and notebook can be presented to a jury once the trial begins on September 8 because police discovered both items at their station. However, in a small win for Mangione, the judge found that other pieces of evidence, including a loaded gun magazine, passport, cellphone, wallet and computer chip, were inadmissible due to what he called an “improper, warrantless search” at McDonald’s.

The Ivy League graduate has pleaded not guilty to the 11 state charges against him, two of which Carro dropped in September 2025 due to insufficient evidence of terrorism. He faces life in prison in the New York case.

Mangione was also hit with four federal charges following his arrest. However, U.S. District Judge Margaret M. Garnett dismissed two of the counts, including murder through the use of a firearm, in January, sparing Mangione of the death penalty.

At the time, Garnett also ruled that the gun and other evidence can be used in Mangione’s federal trial, which is set to begin in January 2027. He has entered a not guilty plea in that case as well.

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Additionally, the Maryland native faces five charges in Pennsylvania, including carrying a firearm without a license and false identification to law enforcement. He did not enter a plea there before being extradited to New York for what his attorneys — and Mangione himself — have called “double jeopardy,” a legal phrase used to describe a person being prosecuted twice for the same offense.

Related: Luigi Mangione‘s Alleged To-Do List After CEO Murder Revealed

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Accused killer Luigi Mangione allegedly started a to-do list after the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a veteran police officer testified in court on Monday, December 8. Christy Wasser of the Altoona Police Department in Pennsylvania said during a pretrial hearing in New York City that she found a red notebook inside Mangione’s backpack […]

Since being taken into custody, Mangione has amassed tens of thousands of supporters thanks to both his physical appearance and a wider frustration with the healthcare system in the United States. His legal defense fund has raised more than $1.5 million to date, and he gets hundreds of letters a day at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn.

“I am overwhelmed by — and grateful for — everyone who has written me to share their stories and express their support,” Mangione said in his only public statement in February 2025. “Powerfully, this support has transcended political, racial and even class divisions, as mail has flooded MDC from across the country and around the globe. While it is impossible for me to reply to most letters, please know that I read every one that I receive. Thank you again to everyone who took the time to write. I look forward to hearing more in the future.”

2026 has already been a busy year for Taylor Sheridan so far, but that doesn’t come as much of a surprise to close followers of his work. Sheridan got the ball rolling in 2026 with a pair of new releases, The Madison and Marshals, but only the latter is still on the air. Marshals is set to come to a close soon, though, but the series has been renewed for Season 2, and leading star Luke Grimes has already confirmed that the neo-Western has received an increased episode count in Season 2. As for The Madison, the Kurt Russell and Michelle Pfeiffer-led Western is more similar to the first season of Yellowstone, which may be why it resonated so strongly with fans. The show has been picked up for second and third seasons, and while it’s unclear at this time when it will return, it’s clear that Paramount has big plans for The Madison.

One of Sheridan’s most popular shows to emerge in the last few years is Tulsa King, which has aired three full seasons and has another on the way later this year. Leading star Sylvester Stallone took to his personal Instagram not long ago to confirm that production on Tulsa King Season 4 was finished, and that the team was in the editing phase now, getting ready to deliver new episodes soon. This afternoon, news broke that Eden Lee has joined the cast of Tulsa King Season 4 in the recurring role of Maya, who is described as an “officious Chief of Staff for the Governor of Oklahoma.” Lee is best known for starring as Writer Jessica in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, and she’s also famous for her work in Zero Day, Parish, and Twisted Metal.

When Does ‘Tulsa King’ Season 4 Come Out?

Paramount has yet to assign Tulsa King Season 4 an official slot on the calendar, but this news will likely come sometime over the summer, setting up the series for a premiere around September or October. Even Landman, which is just now starting to begin filming, is confirmed to return later this year, so there’s no reason why Tulsa King won’t be coming sooner rather than later. Taylor Sheridan fans will also have the third season of Lioness coming at the end of this summer, likely right before Tulsa King Season 4.

Check out the first three seasons of Tulsa King on Paramount Plus and stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of Season 4.

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Dave Erickson, Terence Winter

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Allen Coulter, Benjamin Semanoff, David Semel, Guy Ferland, Joshua Marston, Kevin Dowling, Lodge Kerrigan, Jim McKay

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Joseph Riccobene, David Flebotte, William Schmidt, Taylor Elmore, Tom Sierchio, Regina Corrado, Stephen Scaia, Terence Winter

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Days of Our Lives 2-Week Spoilers for May 18-29, 2026 stun with Philip Kiriakis (John-Paul Lavoisier) losing it and blasting somebody for their epic betrayal. Plus, Paulina Price (Jackée Harry) is packing to leave unless something drastic changes.

It’s Belinda from Soap Dirt and we’ll get into everything happening these two weeks with Philip and Gabi and Paulina, Abe and Lexie along with Xander, Kristen, and many more. But first, please click subscribe if you are not following us yet. All right, let’s get right into it.

Days of our Lives Spoilers: Monday, May 18th

On Monday, May 18th, we’re going to pick up from Friday’s episode. We’re back at the Salem Inn, and Kristen DiMera (Stacy Haiduk) is working on Xander Kiriakis (Paul Telfer) to kill EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) for her. Kristen makes him an enticing offer and she and Xander start making out and getting frisky. But it looks like things go awry with him and maybe Kristen plays a little rough because Xander’s arm or shoulder is injured and he winds up over at University Hospital looking to get it fixed. And it looks like Sarah has to treat her Xander and she may have some questions for how the injury happened.

Also picking up from Friday, Gwen is out for coffee with her ex-bestie Leo and is venting about her Xander frustrations, but she’d better tiptoe about her anger with EJ over the Versix deal because Leo would certainly pounce on that. Sarah and Brady get even closer, but I kind of suspect they’re on the road to nowhere. Stephanie Johnson (Abigail Klein) tells Alex Kiriakis (Robert Scott Wilson) something that’s hard for him to hear, and I’m guessing it’s about Stephanie and her feelings about kids.

And the question is, even if she doesn’t want kids of her own, can she accept Alex and Joy Wesley‘s (AlexAnn Hopkins) daughter into her life? Chanel Dupree DiMera (Raven Bowens) doesn’t want Paulina worried about her biopsy just because of all the Lexie stress. Chanel already pretty much knows it’s going to be a cancer diagnosis, but she may not let Paulina know the bad news just yet.

Tuesday, May 19th

Tuesday, May 19th, Alex reassures Stephanie and they enjoy some romance, but their troubles are far from over. And Philip checks in with Joy and he’s going to see adorable little Kelsey. Obviously, Philip and Joy have some history because of his past with Chloe Lane, her big sis. Plus, little Kelsey is family to Philip as Alex’s daughter. Also, this week, Joy is hanging out with Lani in the park. So, she may be watching Trey during Chanel’s biopsy. And then, Lani tells Joy that Chanel has a lot on her plate right now and for her just to give her some space.

Meanwhile, Abe Carver (James Reynolds) thanks EJ for bringing Lexie Carver back. I wonder if EJ is going to tell Abe that Paulina has known for quite a while. And Lexie decides she wants to meet Abe’s new wife, Paulina. Theo Carver (Cameron Johnson) opens up to Gabi Hernandez (Cherie Jimenez). And obviously, it’s about Lexie’s return.

Wednesday, May 20th on Days of our Lives

Wednesday, May 20th, is the last day of May sweeps. And we’re going to see Gabi making Liam an offer. I wonder if Gabi is going to dangle some sort of cash payoff if Liam agrees to dump Arianna Horton (Vico Escorcia) and not date her anymore. Chad DiMera (Connor Floyd) and Belle’s long postponed date happens. They’re sitting in the town square enjoying wine when something catches their eye. Cat worries what EJ may recall if Marlena hypnotizes him.

So, we could see Cat appealing to Marlena for help. Amy is devastated and grieving her daughter Sophia Choi (Madelyn Kientz). So, we’ll have to see if her body was found downstream by then. Plus, Arianna and Holly Jonas (Ashley Puzemis) talk about their complicated feelings about Sophia, who of course was a walking nightmare.

Thursday, May 21st

Thursday, May 21st, Xander has a suggestion for Gwen. It may be about her wanting more from Xander. Maybe he’s offering Gwen a compromise, but it looks like Xander circles back to Kristen the same day, even though he’s injured. Looks like Xander may be up for round two. Tony tries to calm his frustrated wife, Anna. She is done with Salem, but Tony wants a new CEO at DiMera Enterprises before they leave.

So, Anna’s going to go over to see Philip at Titan. And Anna tells Philip something that absolutely stuns him. Like, jaw-dropping, mouth hanging open, just stunned. So, Anna may reveal Gabi’s corporate espionage to him. We’ll see if this is something that Tony asked Anna to do or if she’s gone rogue.

Philip shares the truth with Gabi. And I wonder if Philip’s going to admit they set up Johnny with Bonnie’s book. Paulina visits with Lexie in her hospital room. Also this week, Abe is stunned when Paulina says she’s moving out. And I wonder if that comes after her chat with Lexie. Plus, Theo tells Abe that he cannot keep postponing his decision on whether he is going to leave Paulina and be with Lexie or stick with Paulina.

Days of our Lives Spoilers: Friday, May 22nd

Friday, May 22nd, Xander surprises Sarah. I wonder if Xander’s new fling with Kristen is going to be found out. Sarah absolutely hates Kristen since she kidnapped her, stashed her on that island, drugged her, and really screwed up her life. So Xander sleeping with Kristen is so much worse than him sexing up Gwen. Gabi makes a confession. She may be forced to tell her boyfriend, Philip, the truth. Philip tells Gabi that he’s done and he wants nothing more to do with her. He tells her, “Pack your things and get the hell out.”

Philip is raging at Gabi outside the Bistro. However, there’s a chance this Philip tantrum may just be Gabi having a little terrified daydream. We’ll see because you know how Days of Our Lives likes to fake us out sometimes with stuff in the promo that isn’t real. Anna and Tony are in the square staring at a scene. So maybe the thing with Philip raging at Gabi is real because Anna does go see Philip this week and says something shocking and then Tony may swoop in.

Days of our Lives Spoilers: Kayla’s 40th Anniversary in Salem

Kayla reminisces with Steve about their decades-long romance. We’ll be getting lots of classic scenes of their love story, including when they brought baby Stephanie home. This is Kayla’s 40th anniversary in Salem, so it is a huge milestone for Mary Beth Evans. Steve wants to know if Kayla is ready for another adventure and she says with him at her side, yes. Gwen is taken off guard when her dad Jack Deveraux pops up at the Salem Inn. He and Gwen have been doing a little better, but of course his wife Jennifer still can’t stand Gwen.

Plus, we’re just a few weeks away from the fourth anniversary of Abby’s death. So maybe it’s related to that. But Gwen is stunned and asked Jack why he’s there. And he may not be thrilled that Gwen’s back involved with Xander. And I do wonder if Jack is looking to rebuild a relationship with Gwen or this may be something to do with Lexie’s return. If Jack has any inkling that Gwen was working with EJ, he may also want to know if Abby might be resurrected. Stephanie checks in on Alex. Their troubles seem to be far from over despite their best efforts.

Week of May 25th-29th

Then we have the week of May 25th through the 29th. We are going to have Memorial Day in Salem. We’ll see if there’s any big barbecues or fireworks or trips to the lake. I’m also wondering if people are celebrating and Sophia’s corpse just washes up because we need some closure. Jack may ask Gwen for help. He may want her to snoop around and see if Abigail’s in a person pod since he and Chad exhumed her grave and Abby’s remains are not there.

Chad already talked to EJ about the possibility of resurrecting Abby and he said that it can’t happen, but that may be a lie. Eli is overdue to join Lani and the twins in Salem. Ari may lose Liam because of Gabi’s scheme, but if she does pay him off to dump her daughter and Ari finds out, she’s obviously going to lose it on Gabi.

Lexie gets more visitors as old friends can’t wait to see her back to the land of the living. I expect that Marlena, Kayla, Roman, and others are all going to want to see her. And of course, her little brother EJ will stop by to explain exactly what he did and how much he’s happy that she’s back. Gabi may need some comfort from Theo. And Amy keeps pressing for justice for Sophia as Kristen remains getting away with murder.

Internet users are goin’ IN on Angel Reese‘s latest game-day ‘fit check.

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Earlier this month, Angel Reese took to TikTok to share that she would be sharing her outfits as her third season in the WNBA got underway. In that initial clip, she explained that she’s been doing her research on various fashion brands and would be styling her own game-day outfits.

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As the month progressed, Reese followed up by showing her outfit for her second game.

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But her ‘fit check for her most recent game has turned heads. In her latest TikTok, Reese explained that her fit was “giving Matrix.”

“We are giving fun. We’re giving loud… and we’re going to get a lot of love today,” she told the camera.

Peep the clip below.

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Internet users started goin’ IN on Angel Reese’s game-day ‘fit check in TSR’s comment section.

The WNBA Player Also Sparked Reactions With One Of Her Previous ‘Fit Checks

Angel Reese’s game-day ‘fit check isn’t her only outfit footage that has turned heads. As The Shade Room previously reported, in December 2025, Reese took to Instagram to share a few photos of herself posing courtside. At the time, she was rocking a tan, brown, and cream sweater, light jeans, black boots, and a black Birkin bag.

Furthermore, she had captioned the photo “timeless,” but many internet users appeared to disagree.

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Barbra Streisand chose comfort over her big day at the Cannes Film Festival.

The actress revealed that a concerning health issue has prevented her from attending the annual event in person to receive a well-deserved award.

Barbra Streisand was in the news recently following criticism of her 2026 Oscar performance, where fans claimed her once-powerhouse vocals were gone.

The octogenarian shared in a statement from Sunday, May 18, that due to an ongoing knee injury, she would not be present at the Cannes Film Festival, where she is receiving an honorary Palme d’Or award.

She affirmed that her absence would be on the advice of her doctors as she continues to recover from the injury.

Despite this, Streisand reiterated in the statement that she feels honored to receive the award and had been looking forward to celebrating iconic movies at the 79th edition of the event.

“I was also very much looking forward to spending time with colleagues whom I so admire and, of course, returning to France, a place I have always loved,” she continued.

The singer extended her warm congratulations to all the filmmakers around the world who would be present at the event to showcase their extraordinary talent and creative vision.

As shared by the Festival de Cannes, she also thanked the festival organizers, who continue to lend a voice and support the art of cinema.

Cannes Festival Showered Accolades On The Filmmaker’s Journey

At the event, attendees will witness a celebration of Streisand’s significant decades-long contribution as part of the closing ceremony.

However, the singer’s statement was not received in silence; Iris Knobloch, Thierry Frémaux, and the entire festival team sent Streisand their warmest wishes for a prompt recovery.

In their announcement for Streisand’s honors, the festival praised the actress as a “dazzling actress, an unparalleled singer, a force of nature, humor, and sensuality.”

The musician has a few career achievements on her radar, including 150 million records sold worldwide and being the only artist to score a number-one album across six consecutive decades from the 1960s to the 2010s.

She also won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her debut feature film, “Funny Girl,” and clinched a second Oscar for composing the love theme “Evergreen” for “A Star Is Born.”

Barbra Streisand’s Reaction To The Criticism Surrounding Her Oscars Performance

The Golden Globes winner belted out a sonorous tune in honor of Robert Redford, who died last year at the recently concluded Oscars, alongside a touching speech.

As shared by The Blast, Streisand performed a song from their 1973 film, and the fans’ reception lit another fire in her.

Several narratives reported that the actress’s voice no longer sounded the same, prompting her to consider quitting live performances for good.

Although she reportedly does not care about the overwhelming comments, she also knows there might be some truth in them.

A source close to the singer also explained that Streisand is not considering the financial side of turning down live performances, as the fading vocals are not good optics for her career.

The insider continued that she would rather be remembered at her best than be compared to a version of herself from 50 years ago.

As for the tour part of her career, the source added that the chapter is closed for good, but fans can look forward to the superstar’s recorded music.

The EGOT Winner’s Tribute Caught Jane Fonda’s Attention

Streisand’s performance attracted criticism, not only from internet users but also from her colleague, who felt she deserved the spot on that stage instead of the musician.

The Blast noted that Fonda referenced her long working history, appearing in movies like “Tall Story,” “The Chase,” “Barefoot in the Park,” and “The Electric Horseman.”

She reiterated that while Streisand has only one movie with Redford, she has four, and their collaborations definitely went beyond just creative partnerships.

According to Fonda, she was always in love with him and in admiration of his character and influence in the film industry.

In her words, “[He was] the most gorgeous human being and had such great values. He did a lot for movies — he lifted up independent movies.”

During the tribute, Streisand praised Redford for being so thoughtful and bold, who blazed the trail and left a vacuum in people’s hearts with his absence.

Barbra Streisand Has Been Absent On Movie Screens For Over A Decade

The actress said in 2023 that she no longer has the energy to take on movie roles, and in 11 years, she has lost interest in appearing in any project.

She continued that the challenges of navigating film projects have made it exhausting, especially trying to create the movie’s structure and actually making it happen.

She continued in the interview that if making movies for her were easy, she would have never written a book, but the stress of bringing a movie project to life made it exhausting for her to begin one.

In another interview, Streisand added that throughout her career, her strong attitude has rattled men because she wanted more bite from the cake.

The actress continued that she always wanted to do more, to direct, to produce, to make creative decisions void of any external influence. 

Spencer Pratt plans to leave Los Angeles if he loses the city’s mayoral race.

“I’m going to win the lawsuit against Gavin Newsom’s state park, and with that money, if I’m the mayor of Los Angeles, I will rebuild,” Pratt, 42, told comedian Adam Carolla in a video shared via social media on Saturday, May 16. “If Karen Bass gets reelected or Nithya [Raman] gets elected, I will be done with trying to live in L.A.”

He continued, “I’ll take that money from the Newsom state park and the LADWP [Los Angeles Department of Water and Power], and I’ll go somewhere that my kids will not have to see naked zombies, and I can have the last American dream somewhere.”

Pratt made it clear that he will “not rebuild” if anyone else is running the city.

“What would I be putting money into?” he wondered.

Pratt and his wife, Heidi Montag (with whom he shares sons Gunnar, 8, and Ryker, 3), along with several other L.A. property owners, have launched a lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles and the LADWP in the aftermath of the January 2025 Palisades Fire. The wildfire left Pratt and Montag displaced after their house burned down.

Pratt announced his mayoral bid this past January while attending the “They Let Us Burn” public demonstration, one year after the Palisades Fire.

“The system in Los Angeles isn’t struggling; it’s fundamentally broken,” Pratt said. “It is a machine designed to protect the people at the top and the friends they exchange favors with, while the rest of us drown in toxic smoke and ash.”

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He added, “Business as usual is a death sentence for Los Angeles, and I’m done waiting for someone to take real action. This just isn’t a campaign; this is a mission, and we’re gonna expose the system.”

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Pratt spoke to Us Weekly exclusively about his plans to run for mayor after announcing his candidacy.

“The only way I see God letting my parents’ house burn down and my house burn down is that God knows it’s the only way to turn me against a system that lets this happen to tens of thousands of people,” Pratt said in his January cover story. “In a best-case scenario, I would have helped at least 10,000 people to get 70 percent of what they got taken from them. That would be poetic.”

The Hills alum added, “Winning the mayor’s race will be a victory for truth and transparency, which is what I’ve been fighting for this whole year. The end goal is the same: to shine a light into the darkness.”

Karrueche Tran turned heads in a polka-dot swimsuit as she celebrated her 38th birthday.

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Karrueche Tran Turns Heads In Polka-Dot Swimsuit As She Celebrates Her 38th Birthday

On Sunday, May 17, Karrueche Tran took to Instagram to share with the world that she was celebrating her 38th birthday. Furthermore, Tran shared a clip that appeared to show her standing on a yacht, rocking a polka-dot swimsuit, and holding a cake adorned with strawberries and “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” candles.

“Big 38 🍓❤️💥,” she captioned the clip.

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Social media users entered TSR’s comment section, sharing birthday wishes and gushing over Karrueche Tran.

Before Karrueche Tran Turned Heads In Her Polka-Dot Swimsuit For Her 38th Birthday, She Had The Internet Crackin’ UP

Before Karrueche Tran turned heads in her polka-dot swimsuit, she had the internet crackin’ UP at her facial expressions while shopping overseas with Deion Sanders. As The Shade Room previously reported, the pair were in the Virgin Islands when Sanders ushered her into a boutique. Once inside, Tran saw what appeared to be knockoff luxury goods, and Sanders joked that she could grab whatever she wanted.

As the clip rolled and the camera followed Tran’s reaction, she humorously made it clear that she wouldn’t be leaving the shop with anything.

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Meghan Markle is facing backlash after posting a photo featuring her daughter, Princess Lilibet, just hours before delivering a speech warning about the dangers of social media for children. The Duchess of Sussex attended a World Health Organization (WHO) event in Geneva over the weekend, where she called online safety for kids a major “public health issue.” But critics quickly pointed to an Instagram post shared the night before, accusing Meghan Markle of sending mixed messages.

Ahead of traveling to Switzerland, Meghan posted a mirror selfie to Instagram showing 4-year-old Lilibet standing at her feet inside what appeared to be a designer-filled wardrobe. The image, shared with Meghan’s 4.5 million followers, was captioned: “Mama’s little helper.”

The post immediately sparked criticism online and among royal commentators, with some questioning the timing of sharing an image involving her daughter before speaking publicly about children’s exposure to social media. Royal expert Tom Sykes, who attended the Geneva event, didn’t hold back in his criticism.

Royal Expert Calls Markle’s Post ‘Tone-Deaf’

Sykes accused Meghan of undermining her own message by sharing the image before taking the stage. “The hypocrisy is breathtaking. It is a boastful image. It is a vain image. It is a staggeringly tone-deaf image,” he said.

In his Substack, The Royalist, Sykes argued that the post contradicted Meghan’s public advocacy surrounding online safety. “Just hours before this vital event, Meghan chose to post a photograph of herself smirking as her four-year-old daughter, Lilibet, watched her try on outfits,” he wrote.

He continued, “Yes, a woman who is about to stand alongside the world’s most senior public health official and discuss the measurable, preventable harms of exposing children to social media has just exposed her own child to social media.”

Sykes later added, “The Geneva speech is the rhetoric. The closet photograph is the reality.”

The royal commentator also alleged the image showcased designer fashion worth an estimated $250,000, including what he claimed was a prominently displayed Armani coat.

Meghan Markle Faces Brutal Backlash Over Lilibet Post

Following Meghan’s speech in Geneva, social media users quickly flooded comment sections with criticism, with several accusing the Duchess of sending mixed messages by posting an image featuring Lilibet before speaking about the dangers of social media for children.

“I think we all know by now that she is a total hypocrite,” one critic wrote. Another commenter echoed similar frustrations, writing, “She has no idea of the mad hypocrite she is.”

Some reactions turned even harsher, with one person labeling Meghan a “complete delusional narcissist,” while another bluntly wrote, “Lecherous Narcissist.” Others criticized Meghan more broadly, with one user claiming, “She’s nothing more than a con woman.”

Meanwhile, another commenter added, “There is nothing smart or intelligent about this woman; she’s deceitful, false, and untrustworthy. These are the only traits she qualifies as.” Someone else chimed in with, “Wake me up when she’s been canceled.” Another wrote, “She’s so unlikeable and just plain weird and unsettling.”

But one comment didn’t hold back. “She just blows your mind! How can she be so tone deaf and so very hypocritical?” someone asked. You couldn’t make up some of the insane and crass things she’s done. And now she speaks at this forum hours after posting her daughter online?”

Markle Warns Children Are ‘Not Expendable’

During her appearance at the WHO event, Meghan spoke passionately about the risks social media poses to children and called for stronger global protections. “Our children are not products, they are not experiments and not expendable,” Meghan said during her speech.

The Duchess also criticized major tech companies, arguing that “The platforms value profit over people.” Meghan described online child safety as a “public health issue” while advocating for stronger measures to protect young users.

Meghan Markle Meets Families Impacted By Online Harm

Following the speech, Meghan Markle met with grieving parents who had lost children to online harm at a memorial event ahead of the 79th World Health Assembly.

Photos from the gathering showed the Duchess embracing emotional attendees and standing beside 50 illuminated light boxes honoring children remembered during the event. Meghan also greeted supporters, posed for selfies, and accepted gifts from children in attendance.

The memorial was partially funded through the charitable organization that Meghan and Prince Harry run together.

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Keanu Reeves is mostly known for taking on lead roles in science fiction and action epics, but you may not know that he played a supporting role in 2016’s The Neon Demon, starring Elle Fanning. This psychological horror film can be streamed on Amazon Prime Video and is not for the faint of heart.

Though the reviews for The Neon Demon were polarizing, fans of director Nicolas Winding Refn (Drive, Only God Forgives) have praised the film for its style, execution, and stark criticism of the fashion industry.

A Warning About The World Of Beauty

The Neon Demon is a cautionary tale about the cut-throat nature of the runway world, and puts Elle Fanning’s Jesse in the middle of a tumultuous relationship with her peers and the modeling agency she finds herself working for. Jessie is known for her natural beauty, but her rise to prominence is overshadowed by older models who are jealous of her beauty.

After an altercation at a casting call with an older model named Sarah, who cuts Jesse’s hand and sucks on her blood, Jess spirals into vivid hallucinations and succumbs to her underlying narcissistic personality.

During one such hallucination, Keanu Reeves’ Hank character, who owns the motel where she’s staying, forces her to sexually swallow a knife. Upon waking up from her nightmarish vision, she realizes that somebody is actually breaking into the neighboring room, which sets off a chain of events that eventually leads to her seeking safety at her makeup artist Ruby’s home.

The Neon Demon continues to churn your stomach when Ruby, whose advances were turned down by Jesse, ends up enjoying herself with a corpse at a night job as a morgue cosmetologist.

Sinister Below The Surface

The Neon Demon places a strong emphasis on the conniving nature of its subjects, who live in a world that’s superficial on the surface but sinister beneath its outermost layer of skin. We witness a form of storytelling that’s visually disturbing, but so visceral in its delivery that we can’t help but look away. If you think about what’s trying to be accomplished, it makes sense that bloodsucking and backstabbing go hand in hand with the highly competitive nature of the fashion industry that’s being illustrated in this film.

Some films are meant to be watched for their storytelling, but The Neon Demon has been referred to as a thrilling visual experience rather than a traditional movie. A story is clearly being told, but the way it’s delivered doesn’t follow traditional filmmaking conventions. For this very reason, The Neon Demon‘s reception is all over the place; your enjoyment of this film will likely fall into “all or nothing” territory.

Critical And Audience Reaction To The Neon Demon

Commercially, The Neon Demon did not fare well, grossing only $3.4 million against a reported budget of $7 million. On the critical front, the film currently has a 59 percent critical score, compared with an audience score of 51 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. But when you look at the reviews, it’s clear there is a very specific audience in mind for The Neon Demon, which explains why they’re so polarizing.

Writer Natasha Stagg speculated that The Neon Demon suffered at the box office because its subject matter was too close to home for its demographic. In other words, if an aspiring model watched this film, they might have a negative reaction because it highlights a heightened version of a toxic work environment that may not ring true in the real world, yet still exposes the dark side of a particular industry.

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The film’s positive reviews tell an entirely different story. Critics described The Neon Demon as a “hypnotic fever dream” full of hidden messages, moments of genius, and madness. Among those reviews, many critics have stated that The Neon Demon is Refn’s best movie and worthy of your consideration.

If you take The Neon Demon at face value, you might not be ready to explore the sinister underbelly of the fashion industry that’s being illustrated by its storytelling. But if you’re willing to immerse yourself in the world Refn created, you’ll witness an exercise in experimental filmmaking that may have flown under your radar upon its initial release.

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Shakira has been embroiled in an eight-year legal battle after Spanish authorities accused her of tax fraud in 2018. Now, the “Hips Don’t Lie” singer has been acquitted and is owed a massive reimbursement from the government. However, in the meantime, she remains in legal limbo.

According to Variety, Spain’s high court acquitted Skakira of tax fraud in May 2026. Following the investigation, the court ordered the country’s treasury to issue a refund of almost $65 million to the 49-year-old, including interest. This came as the court ruled that the funds had been improperly collected from the singer.

Regarding the acquittal, the court found that the government agency failed to prove that Shakira spent 183 days in the country in 2011. Had this been the case, she would have been deemed a resident and required to pay personal income tax. However, she instead spent only 163 days in Spain that financial year.

For the time being, Shakira remains in limbo as the nation’s tax agency has vowed to appeal to the Spanish Supreme Court. Additionally, they will not remit funds to the icon until the final ruling is issued.

Shakira Issued A Statement Following Tax Fraud Acquittal

Following the news of her acquittal, Shakira issued a statement, calling the eight-year court battle “brutal” and accusing the investigation of being an attempt to harm her reputation.

She said, “After more than eight years of enduring brutal public targeting, orchestrated campaigns to destroy my reputation, and sleepless nights that ultimately impacted my health and my family’s well-being, the National High Court has finally set the record straight.”

After that, she noted that the accusation of “fraud” was false and that “the Administration itself could never prove otherwise, simply because it wasn’t true.”

From there, she detailed the grooling process, saying, “Yet, for nearly a decade, I was treated as guilty. Every step of the process was leaked, distorted, and amplified, using my name and public image to send a threatening message to the rest of the taxpayers.”

Shakira then said the “narrative crumbles” regarding her legal victory. In the end, she dedicated her win to “ordinary citizens who are abused and crushed every day by a system that presumes their guilt and forces them to prove their innocence at the cost of economic and emotional ruin.”

Fans Are Rallying Around Shakira

Shakira’s legal victory is being celebrated online, especially for her mention of “ordinary citizens” accused of similar financial crimes. One person on X said, “I’m not sure how Shakira could be guilty of anything other than being one of the most beautiful women on earth. In all seriousness, I’m glad this legal nightmare is over.”

Someone else said, “That’s a big win for her. I hope the news of her acquittal is as loud as the news of her charges were.” A different person wrote, “The Spanish tax authorities always seem to be fishing in troubled waters. They’ll take the money from anyone who’s not careful. The same thing happened with James Rodríguez.”

After that, a different X user reacted to Shakira’s reimbursement. According to them, “Wait, $64 million returned? That’s a plot twist even her greatest hits didn’t see coming… good for her.”

The Singer Previously Settled

In addition to being accused of failing to pay taxes for 2011, the Spanish court found that the singer committed the same offense from 2012 to 2014. However, in lieu of a trial, she reached a settlement in November 2023, according to the BBC. Per the agreement, she paid $7 million after being accused of owing $15 million.

She explained her decision to settle in 2024 in a letter published in “El Mundo.” She explained that she did so to protect her children, stating, “I want to leave my children the legacy of a woman who explained her reasons calmly and in her own time, when she considered it necessary, not when she was forced to.”

Shakira added, “I need them to know that I made the decisions I made to protect them, to be by their side, and to get on with my life. Not out of cowardice or guilt.”

The Icon Recently Performed For 2 Million People

Shakira became the latest artist to headline Copacabana on May 2. According to Reuters, the iconic singer also became the newest performer to draw a 2 million-person audience, following Lady Gaga in 2025.

She addressed the crowd, saying, “Brazil, I love you. It’s ‌magical ⁠to see millions of souls together, ready to sing, feel, dance, and remind the world of what really matters.” Shakira performed hits such as “Hips Don’t Lie,” “Antologia,” and “Waka Waka.”

Additionally, according to Billboard, the music legend will perform during the halftime at the 2026 World Cup. Madonna and BTS will also take the stage.