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entertainmentSaturday, July 18, 2026

Tom Brady slap fuels Logan Paul feud

A real slap at Fanatics Fest has everyone wondering if this is real or WWE. Meanwhile, 'Aliens' VFX masters look back at 40 years, and Simon Pegg wades into the 'Lost' ending debate again.

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Real or WWE?

The line between sports and entertainment blurs when Tom Brady slaps Logan Paul onstage.

#01balleralert.comJul 18

Tom Brady Slap Fuels Logan Paul WWE Feud

Tom Brady slapped Logan Paul at Fanatics Fest, and video of the incident is circulating. Two outlets cover it, and the speculation about a WWE storyline is immediate.

by Lacy J6 min readRead original

#02bleedingcool.comJul 18

WWE SmackDown Review: Cody, Gunther, and Punk Raise the Stakes

A recap of WWE SmackDown from Albany, written in an over-the-top persona, covers Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther and SummerSlam qualifiers.

by El Presidente9 min readRead original

Anniversaries and retrospectives

Two classic films get their due, one with a VFX deep dive and one with a passionate defense.

#03www.space.comJul 18

'We knew we had a lot to live up to': As 'Aliens' turns 40, we chat to the legendary VFX masters who…

Four outlets cover the 40th anniversary of 'Aliens' with an in-depth interview with the VFX team behind the Alien Queen. The practical effects legacy is the focus.

#04variety.comJul 18

'Manhunter: The Final Cut': Still the Greatest Thriller of Our Time

A personal essay argues that Michael Mann's 'Manhunter' is the greatest thriller ever, praising its director's cut.

TV debates and deep dives

Simon Pegg revives a tired 'Lost' take, and Jack Quaid opens up about Superman's emotional weight.

#05www.independent.co.ukJul 18

Lost debate revived by Simon Pegg after claims about TV show’s ending

Simon Pegg reignites the 'Lost' ending debate by saying he'd rewrite it, but he misunderstands the ending, the characters weren't dead the whole time.

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Jack Quaid Breaks Down That ‘Devastating’ Fifth Episode of ‘My Adventures With Superman’: ‘He’s Out of His Depth’

Jack Quaid breaks down the emotional fifth episode of 'My Adventures With Superman' Season 3, feeling 'out of his depth' as the iconic hero.

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