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Pants styles are controversial these days, but we stand behind flare pants. Even Meghan Markle, the queen of timeless dressing, is on board, proving that the fun style is more than a fleeting trend. Luckily, we found a comfy version of her flare look — pants that double as jeans and yoga pants. Score!

Markle wore her black jeans to a film festival, styling them with a cashmere sweater and maxi coat. We’re copying the aesthetic for brunches, errands and date nights this season — heck, even casual Fridays at the office. These lookalike pants appear so similar, but are stretchy, forgiving and seriously flattering. Oh, and they cost $212 less!

Get the Rammus Crossover Jeans for $40 on Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the date of publication but are subject to change.

Like Markle’s, these flare pants have classic denim detailing, real pockets and a rich black hue. But they differ around the waist; instead of a button, these pants have a flattering crossover design that tucks you in without squeezing. The cotton-and-elastane-blend material is soft like butter and flexible like leggings, so you’ll forget you’re even wearing ‘jeans.’

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Better yet, these pants slim from every angle. In addition to the snatching crossover element, these pants boast a high waistband, lengthening side seams and angled back pockets that lift the bootie. The flare-ankle design also gives the illusion of leaner thighs.

Shoppers rave about these pants, including those who have tummies, curves, short torsos or some combination of the above. Many describe them as the most flattering and comfortable jeans they’ve ever worn. It’s no wonder fans come back for other colors!

One new mom shared, “My body changed completely after kids, with an apron belly that doesn’t fit into normal jeans. These are stretchy enough and easy to pull on. Very flattering. I’ve been living in stretch pants for years and these are the first pair of jeans I like.”

Another reviewer echoed the sentiment and wrote, “I think they’re slimming. They are so comfortable, even when sitting down. I stopped wearing jeans for over a decade because the waistband would dig in painfully in that position. These jeans solve that!”

So if you want Markle’s trendy flare jeans look without the buttons, stiffness or scratchy feel, these pants deliver. You’ll wear them from errands to dinner parties and garner compliments along the way.

These wear-everywhere pants should be much more expensive than they are, but we’re not complaining! For an even better deal, don’t forget to check the coupon box for a few bucks off. You’re welcome.

Get the Rammus Crossover Jeans for $40 on Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the date of publication but are subject to change.

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Happy New Music Friday! The weekend is here, which means more streaming, new playlists and the best that music has to offer — and ET has you covered for everything in between.

Taylor Swift has released the music video for her new single, “Opalite.” She revealed that the idea for the video came after she was a guest on The Graham Norton Show and fellow guest Domhnall Gleeson made a joke about wanting to be in one of her music videos. Taylor said she instantly was struck with an idea and emailed a script to Domhnall one week later. She shared, “It was an absolute thrill to create this story and these characters, Shot on film. The Opalite video is out now on Spotify & Apple Music.” You can shop the new “Opalite” blue pearlescent vinyl, available to pre-order until February 6, 4pm PT.

Nick Jonas has released his new solo album, Sunday Best, which is his first solo project in nearly five years and showcases him in a deeply open and introspective chapter. Nick released the official music video for “Gut Punch” exploring the tension between self-perception and reality.

Charlie Puth released his new single “Cry” featuring Kenny G on saxophone. Charlie shared, “Cry is about allowing yourself to feel things fully. I grew up watching people I admire carry emotional weight quietly. This song is a reminder that expressing emotion is not weakness — it’s human, and sometimes it’s exactly what helps you grow.” ET spoke to Charlie Puth after the Super Bowl LX pregame press conference and teased his new album will feature the most collaborations he has done on an album. His new album, Whatever’s Clever!” is out March 27.

ZAYN has released his highly anticipated new single, “Die For Me,” off his upcoming fifth studio album, KONNAKOL, out April 17. This will be ZAYN’s most culturally inspired project to date. He also announced his largest tour to date, The Konnakol Tour, which kicks off May 12.

Ziggy Marley has released a new track, “Many Mourn For Bob,” a powerful tribute to the legacy of his father, Bob Marley. The new song accompanies the announcement of Ziggy’s upcoming new album, Brightside, out May 1. Ziggy released a moving music video featuring images from his childhood with his father. February 6 is Bob’s birthday and he would have turned 81.

Plus, new music from EJAE, Myles Smith & Niall Horan, Marc Anthony, J. Cole, Rita Wilson, Ella Mai and more.
 

“Opalite” – Taylor Swift

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Sunday Best – Nick Jonas

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“Die For Me” – ZAYN

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“Cry” – Charlie Puth feat Kenny G

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“Time After Time” – EJAE

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“Drive Safe” – Myles Smith & Niall Horan

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“Como en El Idilio” – Marc Anthony & Nathy Peluso

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 The Fall-Off – J. Cole

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“Many Mourn For Bob” – Ziggy Marley

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“Sound of a Woman” – Rita Wilson

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“Homewrecker” – SOMBR

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Do You Still Love Me? – Ella Mai

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ODYSSEY – ILLENIUM

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GOLDEN HOUR: Part.4 – ATEEZ

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“93 In The Keys” – Brian Kelley

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Piss In The Wind – Joji

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“Dracula (JENNIE Remix)” – Tame Impala

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“Cloud 9” – Megan Moroney

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“Get This” – The All-American Rejects

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“Different Kind Of Love” – Young the Giant

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stardust – Freya Skye

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“neck” – Mau P

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“Ride, Ride, Ride” – George Birge feat Luke Bryan

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“Feels Right” – Alexia Jayy

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“Work” – Cooper Alan

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“A Man Written By A Woman” – Whitney Whitney

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Netflix is one of the biggest streaming platforms in the world, if not the biggest. The streamer loses titles every month but still offers a robust catalog of shows and movies with significant rewatch value. From horror flicks to documentaries, thrillers, and epic dramas, there is always something to see. Series like Liam Hemsworth’s The Witcher, Shadow & Bone, and Gordon Cormier’s Avatar: The Last Airbender, represent some of the streamer’s most ambitious action fantasy projects ever undertaken.

Thankfully for Netflix, these projects have proven to be major hits for the streamer, with even more ambitious strides being taken. KPop Demon Hunters, which is already an award-winning animated feature, and the much-beloved One Piece series adaptation, whose second season is one of the most anticipated seasons in recent memory, signal that ambition. Several Asian series, such as All of Us Are Dead, have already succeeded on the platform. Netflix is poised to expand its catalog into the region with its upcoming Taiwanese fantasy series.

Production began in 2019, and after a seven-year wait, Agent from Above, Netflix’s latest fantasy offering, is finally set to arrive on the platform in 2026. The large-scale action-fantasy series, whose production was slowed in 2022 after the series’ lead, Kai Ko Chen-tung, sustained significant facial injuries on set, is based on the first book of the popular novel series The Oracle Comes by Taiwanese author Teensy. Inspired by Taoist mythology, Agent from Above is set in a universe of gods, monsters, humans, and other mythical beings.

What Is ‘Agent From Above’ About?

The series follows Ko’s Han Chieh, a former drug user turned spirit medium, who is recruited by the legendary Chinese god San Tai Zi as an agent on Earth. Han Chieh’s charge from San Tai Zi is to help bring balance between the human and demon realms by resolving supernatural disturbances. Seizing the opportunity, Han Chieh sees it as a chance for redemption given the sins of his past. According to a report from Netflix, Agent from Above will arrive on the streamer in Q2 2026, and the fantasy series’ official synopsis reads:

“Bound by a deity’s pact, Han Chieh fights demons on Earth. When he uncovers an old enemy’s plan for a second invasion, he must fight to save humanity.”

Agent From Above is one of the most ambitious and expensive Chinese-language productions for Netflix to date. The first season will have only six episodes and will premiere sometime between April and June 2026. For action fantasy fans awaiting the premiere, Netflix declares it “a visual tour de force that delivers spectacular world-building and artistry, setting a new benchmark that stands shoulder to shoulder with high-end fantasy productions globally.” The series is directed by Kuan Wei-chieh and Lai Chun-yu, with Melvin Ang and Rita Chuang serving as executive producers. Kai Ko (You Are the Apple of My Eye) leads the acting talent from Taiwan, with Wang Po-chieh (Life of Pi), Buffy Chen (The Silent Forest), Johnny Yang (Warrior, The Rip), and Hsueh Shih-ling (Taiwan Crime Stories) also part of the cast.

Agent From Above arrives on Netflix in Q2 2026. Stay tuned to Collider for updates.

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Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan issued a public apology after a video surfaced showing him using a racial slur during a livestream with streamer Yonna Jay. The clip, which circulated widely on social media, sparked mixed reactions from viewers. Former NFL wide receiver Dez Bryant later spoke out in McMillan’s defense, adding to the ongoing discussion.

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Viral Clip Shows McMillan Using Slur During Streamer Bowl Event

In a viral video, Panthers rookie Tetairoa McMillan, who is of Native Hawaiian descent, is seen playing Madden 26 when he yells the N-word twice after making an interception in the game. At the time, McMillan was seated next to streamer Yonna Jay. Following the comment, Yonna appeared visibly shocked and covered her mouth before asking, “Can he say that?”

The moment quickly gained attention online, with clips reposted across multiple platforms.

Shortly after the video went viral, McMillan addressed the situation on Instagram. He wrote, “Yesterday while on live stream I used a term I should not have. There’s no excuse for what I said. I sincerely apologize for speaking thoughtlessly and will do better.”

Dez Bryant Defends McMillan Following Online Backlash

The incident and McMillan’s apology prompted reactions from fans, commentators, and former players. Dez Bryant publicly defended McMillan, suggesting the comment was not made with harmful intent.

“Bruh. The way he said it… no harm no foul… he been around,” Bryant wrote. “Folks need to chill because it’s really not that serious.”

After McMillan’s apology, Bryant continued his support, adding, “Somebody tell bro to never apologize for being honest.”

On Thursday night, the Carolina Panthers shared photos of McMillan attending the 15th annual NFL Honors ceremony. Bryant later quote-tweeted the post, writing, “My n****”  amid the ongoing controversy.

Social Media Users React With Mixed Opinions

The viral moment sparked debate across social media, with users expressing a wide range of opinions. Some criticized the situation and Bryant’s response.

Instagram user @blackculturegalore wrote, “Black men of those realms really be bending down and taking it. Cause huh! Not serious?”

Another Instagram user @theedejamonae wrote, “When I say I love Yonna … I LOVEEEEEEEEE Yonna !”

While Instagram user @19xbri wrote, “He’s gonna keep saying it.”

Instagram user @_shaunyisthatyou wrote, “Did he say it in an offensive way?? Cause I see black people claiming him so I mean.. if he wasn’t disrespecting anybody then cool.”

Another Instagram user @mss.beautiful wrote, “It’s always not that deep to BM this is why we in the situation we in now they be letting too much slide.”

While Instagram user @ariellalucie wrote, “YONNA IS SO MEEE 😂! She was really appalled lmfaooo”

Instagram user @maskedman_jt wrote, “The islanders good in the hood 🤘🏾”

Another Instagram user @xsta.siii wrote, “You cannot try to make me ever think ts okay. Stop tryna speak for us tf we didn’t ask you too @dezbryant”

While Instagram user @ihxten1ck wrote, “During Black history month ?????”

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With nine nominations in total, Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein is gearing up for a thrilling takeover at the Academy Award ceremonies in March. The director’s latest creature feature leaned on the immense talents of its leading trio of performers — Jacob Elordi, Oscar Isaac, and Mia Goth — to bring his version of Mary Shelley’s classic gothic novel to life. Since his feature-length debut with 1992’s Cronos, del Toro has brought his fresh and oftentimes freaky vision to all types of stories, from original ideas to characters and tales that have long been loved and adored. With one hit after the next, the Nightmare Alley and The Shape of Water helmer has been no stranger to the award season circuit, but there’s one movie that he recently admitted to having been developing that has tragically been lost to the past.

During a back-and-forth on X, in which a fan posted about their wish for del Toro to front an adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’s classic, The Count of Monte Cristo, that would see Elordi, Isaac, and Goth star, the critically-acclaimed filmmaker gave a response that made us clutch our pearls. Making us wish we had a time machine and a boatload of cash to produce it, del Toro said, “I have the screenplay! Which we developed w Francis Coppola in and around 1997-1998, and its [sic] a Gothic Western!”

While there have been plenty of on-screen adaptations of The Count of Monte Cristo over the last several years, including the most recent one, which featured Sam Claflin in the titular role, we now officially feel robbed of not seeing del Toro and Coppola’s Western take. For a reference to what was happening during their careers at this time, the former was full-speed ahead on his sophomore feature, the sci-fi horror flick Mimic, while the latter was busy bringing another piece of literature — John Grisham’s The Rainmaker — to the big screen. Although both of these films are absolute classics and important pieces in both filmmakers’ catalogues, what we wouldn’t have given to see their version of The Count of Monte Cristo take form.

‘The Count of Monte Cristo’ in Cinema

For years upon years, The Count of Monte Cristo has been a favorite of directors to tell the tale of adventure, love, and vengeance first penned by Dumas in the mid 1800s. Standout on-screen productions include Rowland V. Lee‘s Robert Donat and Elissa Landi-led 1934 feature, the French-language Jacques Weber-starring 1979 miniseries, and Kevin Reynolds’ 2002 film, which starred Jim Caviezel, Henry Cavill, and Guy Pearce.

The newest version of The Count of Monte Cristo is now streaming via PBS Masterpiece.

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If you have enough clout in Hollywood, like Jerry Seinfeld did after his eponymous series finished its run in the late 90s, just about any idea you have while you’re still hot will be bankrolled with a blank check made out to cash. 2007’s Bee Movie is a perfect example of what happens when somebody like Steven Spielberg chats with Jerry Seinfeld, who at the time was playfully frustrated over his wife’s new beekeeping hobby. The joke suggested that his wife was having an affair with the bees, and that he should make a movie about insects that pushes this concept to the extreme.

He said he’d call it Bee Movie, or something along those lines, because of the double entendre. You know, like a B-movie, but with actual bees. This was apparently all Spielberg needed to hear to chat with DreamWorks, the company he co-founded in 1994, so Jerry Seinfeld could secure roughly $150 million and make what might be the most misguided animated kids movie to ever grace the silver screen.

Why You Gotta Bee Like That?

Bee Movie attempts to tell a wholesome story about Barry B. Benson (Jerry Seinfeld), a young honey bee who’s about to graduate and enter the workforce. Barry is immediately disillusioned by the fact that whatever career path he picks at this point in his short life cycle will be the only job he ever has until he ultimately perishes, as bees are known to do. In a stroke of luck, paired with a dash of daring insubordination, Barry’s invited to tag along with the Pollen Jocks before officially declaring a proper job.

The Pollen Jocks keep everything back at the hive running like clockwork. They’re disproportionately jacked, gather pollen, and allow all the bees back at the hive to produce that sweet, sweet nectar known as honey.

After getting separated from the pack because he’s a grossly unqualified Pollen Jock wanna-bee, Barry has a run-in with a human woman named Vanessa (Renée Zellweger) and her boyfriend Ken (Patrick Warburton). The latter tries to kill Barry because he’s allergic to bees. Vanessa, on the other hand, values all life, scolding Ken for being so aggressive toward one of God’s beautiful creatures. Naturally, Barry becomes attracted to Vanessa, and the two form an interspecies romance, which leads Bee Movie directly into its true conflict.

Barry is horrified to find out that humans collect, jar, and sell honey made by bees for profit after a trip to the grocery store with Vanessa. According to Barry, the only reasonable thing to do at this point is sue humanity for exploiting bees, which conveniently allows Jerry Seinfeld to jam in as many celebrity cameos as humanly possible, including Ray Liotta and Sting.

Do Bees Brush Their Hair With Honeycombs?

On paper, Bee Movie has all the beats you’d expect from an animated kids movie made by DreamWorks Animation or Pixar. There’s one important distinction you need to consider, however. Jerry Seinfeld’s public persona is patently unlikable by design, which is something I’ll openly admit as a fan of Seinfeld, because that’s what makes Seinfeld such a satisfying watch. That energy transfers directly over to Bee Movie, making for a confusing watch despite his best efforts.

Jerry Seinfeld’s Barry B. Benson is witty and charming, and he points out the systemic flaws surrounding bee culture in the form of oppressive work conditions made even worse by their incredibly short life spans. Barry B. Benson also asks the Pollen Jocks what pollen is. Barry B. Benson romantically pursues a human woman while simultaneously undermining her live-in boyfriend’s relationship with her. Barry B. Benson, who has no legal experience and confirms earlier in the movie that he doesn’t know how to tell time, somehow represents every single bee in the world in a massive class action lawsuit against the entire human race.

Oh yeah, and Barry B. Benson, after realizing the error of his ways, casually suggests a suicide pact with Vanessa when his plan epically backfires and puts the entire world in jeopardy.

What’s All The Buzz About?

A tonally disjointed mess of a kids movie, Bee Movie has rightfully earned its cult status after the internet turned the entire thing into a meme in 2015. Its storylines and in-universe logic make absolutely no sense, which is a fundamental filmmaking problem because movies are supposed to tell coherent stories. The result is a surreal, half-baked, high-budget mess of one-liners, bee puns, and implied interspecies erotica that anybody could get bee-hind if they’re in the right mood for it.

Bee Movie is dripping with Seinfeldian humor, and that adds to its charm in small doses. Jerry Seinfeld has a grating personality, and much of his humor is based on complaining about trivial, relatable things. The problem is that bees aren’t relatable, and making an entire movie about Jerry Seinfeld working out his bee-based puns is something you truly have to see to bee-lieve. Of course the internet hivemind would chomp at the bit years after the film’s initial release, because it’s simply too weird not to celebrate for its inherent audacity alone.

As of this writing, Bee Movie is available for on-demand rentals and purchases through YouTube, Apple TV+, Prime Video, and Fandango at Home.