It’s official: Elon Musk is on track to become the world’s first trillionaire.
Tesla shareholders approved a new executive pay package Thursday afternoon that would give Musk nearly $1 trillion in stock over the next decade, a record-shattering deal for the world’s richest man.
The total award depends on whether Musk can meet ambitious performance targets for the struggling electric-vehicle company, including growing Tesla’s market cap to $8.5 trillion—a more than 500% increase from today’s valuation. The goals also include delivery of 20 million Tesla vehicles and 1 million bots in addition to 1 million robotaxis in commercial operation.
“While we believe Elon is the only person capable of leading Tesla at this critical inflection point, changing the world is neither an overnight process nor the work of a single person,” Tesla’s Board wrote in a letter to shareholders in August. “So, we also want your help in securing the team and strategy needed to achieve goals that others will perceive as impossible but that we know are possible for Tesla.”
Musk’s net worth is estimated at about $473 billion.
Reining Musk back in
If all goes to plan, Musk’s stake in Tesla will rise from about 13% to nearly 29%—a level of control he’s long sought.
Having voting control in the “mid-20s” percent range would help secure a “strong influence,” but gives shareholders enough control to fire him if he goes “insane,” Musk said during Tesla’s earnings call last month.
“It’s called compensation, but it’s not like I’m going to go spend the money,” Musk added. “It’s just, if we build this robot army, do I have at least a strong influence over that robot army, not current control, but a strong influence? That’s what it comes down to in a nutshell. I don’t feel comfortable wielding that robot army if I don’t have at least a strong influence.”
Tesla’s stock fell as much as 43% between January and March as Musk devoted much of his time to leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Since stepping back, shares have recovered to being up 16% year-to-date.
Many shareholders hope the new incentives will keep Musk focused on Tesla.
Ron Baron, the founder and CEO of Baron Capital, which holds a 0.39% stake in Tesla, said in a post on X that he supported the plan because without Musk, Tesla wouldn’t exist.
“Elon is the ultimate ‘key man’ of key man risk,” Baron wrote. “Without his relentless drive and uncompromising standards, there would be no Tesla.”
From Pope Leo to Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, Musk’s pay package had its haters
Not every Tesla investor was on board with the extravagant deal.
Glass Lewis and ISS, two proxy advisory services, urged Tesla shareholders to vote against the proposal, with the latter group citing “unmitigated concerns” with its magnitude and design. Musk then fired back during Tesla’s October earnings call, calling them “corporate terrorists.”
Meanwhile, Norges Bank Investment Management, the group behind Norway’s $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund which holds a 1.14% stake in Tesla, said it voted against the pay package.
“While we appreciate the significant value created under Mr. Musk’s visionary role, we are concerned about the total size of the award, dilution, and lack of mitigation of key person risk — consistent with our views on executive compensation,” the group said in a statement this week.
Pope Leo XIV, though not a Tesla investor, also recently expressed his concern for the message sent by Musk becoming a trillionaire—and the growing divide between the rich and the poor.
“CEOs that 60 years ago might have been making four to six times more than what the workers are receiving, the last figure I saw, it’s 600 times more than what average workers are receiving,” the pontiff told Catholic news site Crux in an interview released in September.
“Yesterday, the news that Elon Musk is going to be the first trillionaire in the world: What does that mean and what’s that about? If that is the only thing that has value anymore, then we’re in big trouble.”
A recent report from Oxfam found that the 10 richest Americans—which include Musk as well as Oracle cofounder Larry Ellison, Amazon cofounder Jeff Bezos, and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg—gained $69.8 billion over the past year. That’s 833,631 times more than what the typical American household takes home.
While Musk still trails John D. Rockefeller’s $630 billion inflation-adjusted fortune, hitting his new performance targets could make him the richest person in modern history.
Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) say they have agreed to a US-led proposal for a humanitarian ceasefire.
The war began in April 2023 after the Sudanesearmy and RSF, then partners, clashed over plans to integrate.
The agreement to a truce follows reports of mass killings during the fall of Al Fashir, a city which was recently captured by the RSF.
Image: Sudanese soldiers from the Rapid Support Forces. File pic: AP
Al Fashir, which was under siege for more than 18 months, had been the army’s last holdout in the region of Darfur, making its capture a key milestone in the war.
That gave RSF de facto control of more than a quarter of the territory.
Thousands of people who fled the city as it fell to the RSF were targeted in killing fields around it by the group, after the military’s top brass secured their own safe passage.
More than 60,000 people were still missing and humanitarians fear that Al Fashir’s remaining 200,000 residents were being held hostage by RSF fighters.
The US, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt – known as the Quad – have been working on ways to end the war.
In September, they had called for a three-month humanitarian truce in Sudan, to be followed by a permanent ceasefire.
The RSF have said they are “looking forward” to starting talks on a “cessation of hostilities”.
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‘Fundamental principles guiding political process’
They said in a statement the RSF “looks forward to implementing the agreement and immediately commencing discussions on the arrangements for a cessation of hostilities and the fundamental principles guiding the political process in Sudan.”
The Sudanese army did not immediately respond to the announcement.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt had said on Tuesday: “The United States has actively engaged in efforts to bring about a peaceful resolution to the terrible conflict in Sudan.”
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Army soldiers ‘fled key Sudan city’ before capture
Previously, the RSF and the Sudanese army had agreed to various ceasefire proposals during their two-and-a-half-year-old war, but none have succeeded.
The army-led Security and Defence Council met earlier this week but did not give a definitive answer to the proposal. Influential leaders and allies within the army expressed their disapproval.
Image: Displaced children and families from Al Fashir. Pic: UNICEF via AP
Millions displaced
According to witnesses, the RSF killed and abducted civilians during and after its capture of Al Fashir.
Its leader had called on fighters to protect civilians and said violations would be prosecuted.
The devastating conflict has killed tens of thousands of people and sparked hunger across the country, while also displacing millions of people.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday allowed President Trump to proceed with his plan to require that passport applicants list their sex as what was designated on their birth certificate. The court’s decision overturns a lower court order pausing Trump’s policy and allowing applicants to choose for themselves whether they would like to identify with an M for male, F for female, or an X for neither.
Male and female sex markers began to be listed on passports in 1976. The government has allowed citizens for over 30 years to request a passport that reflects their gender identity instead of the sex listed on a birth certificate. The choice to use an “X”, however, only began in 2021 under President Biden.
Led by Ashton Orr, a transgender man who was falsely accused of using a fake passport by airport security when traveling with a passport that had a female sex marker, a nationwide group of plaintiffs argued that Trump’s policy would hurt transgender and non-binary individuals, would harm the government’s ability to identify citizens, and was motivated by unconstitutional transphobia in violation of the Fourteenth Amendment guarantee to equal protection of the law.
“The challenged policy undermines the very purpose of passports as identity documents that officials check against the bearer’s appearance,” Orr’s attorneys said in their briefs. “It is aimed at the rejection of the identity of an entire group — transgender Americans — who have always existed.” The government, Orr’s counsel points out, acknowledged that the “outing of transgender, intersex, and nonbinary individuals” was “core to the Policy.”
The government submitted its emergency filing to the Supreme Court after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit refused to block the lower court order that paused Trump’s policy. The government argued that the “injunction injures the United States by compelling it to speak to foreign governments in contravention of both the President’s foreign policy and scientific reality.”
With its decision on Thursday, the Supreme Court signaled that it likely agrees with the administration. The court’s decision is not a final ruling, however; it just permits Trump’s biological sex passport policy to go into effect while litigation continues in the lower courts.
The vote was 6-3 along ideological lines.
“Displaying passport holders’ sex at birth no more offends equal protection principles than displaying their country of birth,” the court said in the unsigned order, “in both cases, the Government is merely attesting to a historical fact without subjecting anyone to differential treatment.”
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wrote the dissent, which was joined by the court’s two other liberals. She called the order a “pointless but painful perversion of our equitable discretion.”
“This Court has once again paved the way for the immediate infliction of injury without adequate (or, really, any) justification,” she wrote.
Some cars celebrate craftsmanship. These honor courage.
Bentley Prague has revealed a special Mulliner commission: the Czech Squadron Collection. It pays tribute to the brave Czech pilots who flew with the Royal Air Force in World War II. Their aircraft often relied on the Merlin engines built in Crewe — now the home of Bentley.
Bentley Bentayga Czech Squadron Collection in Cypress Green parked outdoors against a woodland background.
Created with the support of the UK Ministry of Defence, the collection includes four unique models. Each car features the insignia and motto of one of the wartime Czech squadrons. Every detail reflects history, pride, and Bentley’s bespoke artistry.
“We wanted a theme close to our hearts,” says Jiří Halousek, Sales Manager at Bentley Prague. “Mulliner delivered more than we imagined.”
The collection also celebrates the opening of Bentley Prague’s new showroom — a new chapter built on deep historic ties.
The Flying Spur Squadron 313 edition at sunrise — elegance shaped by legacy and precision.
The Four Squadrons, Reimagined in Luxury
Continental GT Convertible — Squadron 310
“We fight to rebuild”
Squadron 310 was among the first RAF units flown by Czech airmen. They defended Britain in Hurricanes and later Spitfires, both powered by Merlin engines from Crewe.
This GT Convertible wears Thunder — a steely blue inspired by Spitfire camouflage. Blackline details and 22-inch wheels finish the bold stance. Inside, Cognac and Imperial Blue hides set a refined contrast. Subtle herringbone charcoal tweed hints at classic aviation gear.
A Spitfire profile and the squadron motto appear on the treadplates, while headrests carry the insignia laser-etched with precision.
Bentayga — Squadron 311
“Never regard their numbers”
No. 311 Squadron served as the RAF’s Czech bomber squadron. It operated long-range Wellington and B-24 Liberator aircraft. Both are honored with silhouettes on the Bentayga’s treadplates.
The Flying Spur Squadron 313 edition at sunrise — elegance shaped by legacy and precision.
The Cypress Green exterior, dark accents, and black wheels reflect the aircraft’s wartime presence. Inside, Autumn and Cumbrian Green leathers create a warm yet commanding tone. Dark-tint brushed aluminum trim offers a technical, purposeful feel.
This is a luxury SUV with the spirit of an aircraft on a mission.
Continental GT — Squadron 312
“Not many, but much”
No. 312 Squadron flew fighters with sharp instincts and courage. This Continental GT channels that character. Its Barnato Green finish and Blackline specification make the design sleek and strong. Twenty-two-inch wheels add a modern edge.
The interior uses Beluga and Anthracite hides with touches of Fern Green. Engine-turned detailing and rich tweed accents provide tactile depth. The Spitfire returns here as a proud emblem of service and skill.
Flying Spur — Squadron 313
“One hawk chases many crows.”
This elegant Flying Spur represents Squadron 313 — the last Czech-crewed fighter squadron formed within the RAF.
Its Cypress over Anthracite two-tone design creates presence with subtle authority. Blackline trim and 22-inch wheels complete the refined exterior.
Inside, the palette becomes richer still: Gondola Green, Gravity Grey, and Beluga leather arranged in a four-seat layout with a full-length console. Open-pore Crown Cut Walnut veneers add timeless beauty. The result feels ceremonial — yet tailored for grand touring.
A view from above: heritage-inspired craftsmanship meets modern Mulliner luxury.
A Tribute Worthy of the Brave
Bentley Prague’s Czech Squadron Collection merges heritage and modern mastery. It celebrates the men who fought for freedom and the engines that carried them. Most importantly, it shows how history can inspire even the finest of contemporary luxuries.
A reminder that prestige is at its best when filled with purpose.
Aimee Lou Wood made a name for herself on television. With popular roles on Sex Education and The White Lotus, the English actress paved her way to success, but she wouldn’t have gotten there without her amazing family. After her parents raised Aimee in Greater Manchester, England, she went on to find huge success in film.
In the season 3 finale of The White Lotus (warning: spoilers ahead), Aimee’s character, Chelsea, dies in Rick’s arms after being shot. Fans couldn’t bear to watch their love story crumble once Rick was fatally shot, giving him and Chelsea a heartbreaking send-off.
Off screen, Aimee has been equally open about her personal journey. In Harper’s Bazaar UK, Aimee opened up about how playing Chelsea, her White Lotus character, blurred the line between acting and identity. “It’s not about whether Aimee wants to show her body or not — Chelsea does,” she explained, adding that embodying the role helped her confront her long-standing struggles with body dysmorphia and self-criticism.
Below, learn more about Aimee’s family, including her parents and sister.
Who Is Aimee Lou Wood?
Aimee is an actress who trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. She got her start in stage productions before landing her first on-screen role as Aimee Gibbs in Netflix’s Sex Education. She received her first British Academy Television Award for her performance. From there, Aimee steadily landed gigs, including in short films and other theatrical productions.
Who Are Aimee Lou Wood’s Parents?
Not many details are known about Aimee’s parents, as her family tends to keep a private profile despite her fame. Aimee’s mom works for the British counseling service known as Childline, and her dad works as a car dealer. Her parents are divorced, according to several outlets.
Aimee has briefly talked about her parents. She previously revealed that her father innocently texted her about her increasing stardom, which actually made Aimee nervous in the moment.
“My Dad texted me just before I was about to go on stage and said, ‘You’ve got one million followers on Instagram.’ I was like, ‘Dad, it’s not the right time to remind me that I’m quite observed,’” Aimee said. “So, I try not to think it about and just take it day to day and enjoy the experience.”
Does Aimee Lou Wood Have Siblings?
Yes, Aimee’s sister, Emily Wood, is a makeup artist. According to Notion, Emily has worked with Glamour UK and Rollacoaster Magazine.
Aimee Lou Wood’s Net Worth
Aimee has a net worth of $2 million as of 2025, according to Celebrity Net Worth. As for her White Lotus salary, Aimee made about $40,000 per episode, per Celebrity Net Worth.
If you’re looking to book a holiday, then saving money is always a bonus. Costs can quickly add up between flights, accommodation and of course, activities.
However, if you want to save some money, there’s a great way to book your hotel that can save you hundreds. Hotels are one of the priciest parts of a holiday, with UK travellers now spending around £92 per night on domestic overnight trips on average. If you want to stay in a big city, that cost can skyrocket even higher.
In London, for example, recent industry data shows average room rates pushing towards the £200-a-night mark.
However, experts at Webpop design, have revealed a simple hack that can save your precious cash. When you’ve decided where you want to book, clear your browser cookies and cache or use a private window, then search again.
The resulting price can be significantly lower.
This is because booking sites use dynamic pricing and tailor your results to what they know you’re looking for.
By wiping your cache and cookies you give yourself a clean slate to search from, free from dynamic pricing.
There are also certain times of day which are better for booking holidays – for example, Tuesdays are likely to have lower prices. This is because the weekend rush is over, and there is often more availability.
Sites will also be seeking to fill any remaining slots quickly. And booking sites are looking to fill up their remaining hotel stays – fast.
When it comes to when to take your holiday, Sunday to Thursday stays will be cheaper as they skip the weekend surges and will likely be at a reduced rate. So if you’re not fussed about missing a weekend in your dream destination, try to book your accommodation between these days.
Following up a smash success like Breaking Bad is difficult, to say the least, which may go some distance to explaining why, after the finale of that decade-defining series, Vince Gilligan stayed in the same universe with the prequel series Better Call Saul. Though initially greeted with skepticism, that show won fans over with a different, more measured kind of storytelling that some argued surpassed Breaking Bad in quality. Now, though, Gilligan has returned with an entirely new project: The sci-fi series Pluribus, starring Better Call Saul alum Rhea Seehorn.
Release Date
November 6, 2025
Network
Apple TV+
Writers
Ariel Levine
Given the secrecy of the marketing campaign, revealing the show’s premise almost feels like a spoiler. But the first episodes establish an intriguing twist on post-apocalyptic fiction, as a massive global shift creates a population that is perfectly content and kind — that is, everyone save a small group of individuals who appear immune to the effect.Seehorn plays Carol Sturka, a writer of tawdry romance novels and all-around misanthrope; thepush and pull between the happy and contented collective and the angry individual that is Carol becomes the show’s central dynamic, as she must learn to control her anger and deal constructively with her longstanding depression.
Gilligan, who knows a thing or two about science fiction from his days working on The X-Files, comes up with a genuinely new take on a classic sci-fi concept with Pluribus. A surface reading of the show might position it as an ode to the individual battling the scourge of a literal “woke mind virus,” but the show’s global shift is a product of genuine empathy. This empathic reasoning extends to every living creature — including the combative Carol and her compatriots, not all of whom share her antagonism toward the “afflicted,” as she calls them. That she is even able to meet with these far-flung individuals from all over the world is also a function of the phenomenon, whose sole goal is to help in any way it can.
There is mystery in Pluribus, fitting it comfortably next to any number of Lost-influenced series over the past two decades — up to and including Apple TVs own Severance. But Gilligan doesn’t let the show become a mystery box: In fact, at various points throughout the season, Carol’s attempts to uncover what’s really going on are met with happy admissions. It’s a welcome approach, though it also produces a distinct lack of tension for a show this serialized and grandly produced.
The most impressive thing about Pluribus is its scale. Shot in widescreen and taking full advantage of a big Apple budget, the series looks and feels astonishingly big. Shot primarily in and around Albuquerque, New Mexico — also the setting for both Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul — Gilligan and his team manage to make this new world feel fittingly enormous. Big, often wordless scenes act as demonstrations of just how amazing the show can get on a technical level, and they are all duly eye-popping.
Yet, the cast of the show is small, mainly focusing on Seehorn’s Carol and a few people with whom she interacts. This makes sense for the plot of the show, but that smallness, rather than serving as an appropriate counterweight to the show’s globe-spanning premise, often ends up feeling at odds with it. The enormity of the premise is rendered on such a grand scale visually that it seems to dwarf the emotional stakes of a story about a romance novelist figuring out her mental-illness issues. The result is a series that is splendid to look at, entertaining and even emotional at times, but also oddly myopic.
It’s an odd problem, and one that — ironically enough — might have been solved had the show been a bit more scaled back. It’s easier to believe that a single person’s otherwise mundane life would be the subject of a post-apocalyptic story when it’s clear the budget only allows for a few sets; disbelief is suspended, and the story is free to do its work. Here, though, the scale begs for wider-scale storytelling as well. One wonders about the operations of the phenomenon, the logistics of it, and the implications of all that is happening beyond the emotional turmoil of this one individual.
Contrasted with the cliffhanger-induced suspense that carried Breaking Bad, or the more patient, but often equally intense Better Call Saul, Pluribus, while a grander spectacle, somehow feels less urgent. It has less psychological depth despite its themes, and less to pull the viewer along other than the typical TV enticement to see how it all ends. That’s all still enough to carry the show, and Seehorn in particular does incredible work anchoring her antisocial character, never lapsing into caricature while always maintaining a seething rage. Despite all the pyrotechnics, it’s Seehorn as Carol that makes Pluribus worth watching.The first two episodes of Pluribus premiere November 7 on Apple TV, with new episodes every Friday through December 26.
For decades, Dragon Ball has stood as one of the world’s most popular and influential anime. With its unforgettable characters, larger-than-life battles, and engaging storyline, the franchise has achieved what few others have, earning itself a global fan base spanning generations. Its expansive universe pushed the boundaries of shōnen storytelling and left an undeniable mark on the anime industry.
Created by Akira Toriyama, Dragon Ball has remained a staple in anime with its heart, humor, and action-packed adventure. However, as the series grew and evolved, many fans found themselves agreeing with aspects of the franchise that are a bit harder to swallow. These elements are struggles that only true Dragon Ball fans can relate to and understand.
Nothing in the Franchise Will Ever Surpass Dragon Ball Z
Goku flying on Nimbus in the opening of Dragon Ball Z Kai
Dragon Ball Z may be a continuation of the original Dragon Ball; however, it completely transformed the franchise into what it is today. With its ever-escalating battles, memorable villains, iconic rivalries, and legendary transformations, the series effectively set a new standard for storytelling.
From Goku’s first encounter against Vegeta to Gohan’s battle against Cell to the mystical Majin Buu, the series has redefined the meaning of heroism and power in anime. Dragon Ball Z was imaginative and thrilling, taking the story to new heights and influencing countless other series, creators, and even fans.
Dragon Ball Z solidified the series’ place in anime history and continues to stand out as the best installment in the series to date. The stakes were perfectly balanced with Akira Toriyama’s signature world-building and humor, making it an immensely satisfying experience that many fans would give anything to experience for the first time again.
The Original Series Didn’t Age Well
Goku Yells in Roshi’s Ear in the Original Dragon Ball
Dragon Ball is, and always will be, a cornerstone of the franchise and the anime industry. That said, much of the comedy, tropes, and character interactions in the original series, particularly, haven’t aged as gracefully by modern standards and sensibilities. Much of the original series’ humor has become outdated and wouldn’t fly today.
From inappropriate behaviors from Master Roshi and other characters to poor representation, Dragon Ball has a few elements that would be considered problematic today. However, recognizing this doesn’t and shouldn’t take away from the series’ creativity and impact. As long as audiences can acknowledge its less palatable aspects, the series can still be celebrated for all its accomplishments.
Broly Was More Menacing in Dragon Ball Z
Broly with an aura of power around him as he goes Legendary Super Saiyan in one of Dragon Ball’s movies.
However, Broly in the Dragon Ball Z films was far more menacing, standing as a force of sheer, terrifying power. His complete lack of control and his unhinged, almost gleeful brutality made him stand out from other villains and earned him a total of three films, making Broly one of the most revisited villains in Dragon Ball Z.
While Broly’s original characterization was less complex than Super’s Broly, it was his uncontrollable anger and primal bloodlust that made him feel so threatening. The heroes themselves felt the weight of his power and unpredictability, further intensifying the sense of doom he created. Fans around the world are thrilled about Broly entering the canon; however, many miss the original’s aura.
Dragon Ball GT Will Never Be Taken Seriously
Promotional image for Dragon Ball GT featuring Goku, Pan, Vegeta, Trunks, and Giru.Shueisha/Toei Animation
Dragon Ball GT is one of the franchise’s most poorly received installments, often written off by many fans because it departs from the elements that made Dragon Ball stand out to begin with. Without Toriyama’s direct involvement, the characterization felt off, the pacing was inconsistent, and certain plot choices, such as reverting Goku into a child, weren’t well-received by fans.
That said, GT isn’t entirely without its merits and memorable moments. While the series may have struggled to find its footing, its later arcs, such as the Baby Saga and Shadow Dragon Saga, were both engaging and thrilling. The Super Saiyan 4 transformation stemmed from GT and became one of the franchise’s most striking designs yet.
There Are Many Plot Holes and Retcons
Dragon Ball Super Goku with a surprised expression
Dragon Ball is full of legendary moments, but it’s equally notorious for its plot holes and retcons, leading to inconsistencies across the franchise and main series’ timeline. From time-traveling contradictions to sudden shifts in character motivations and established universe rules, there have been moments that have become confusing, leading to debates among fans over what is truly canon.
Power scaling, fusion rules, and additional installments are perfect examples of narrative missteps when it comes to the canon storyline. Characters fluctuate in strength rather often, and the Potara fusion either alters its rules or, in the case of Dragon Ball Daima (whose canon status is often debated), those who were once fused are suddenly no longer fused.
The Dragon Balls Diminish the Stakes
Seven Dragon Balls in Dragon Ball Sparking Zero Credit: itshritwikraj/YouTube
The Dragon Balls may be central to the series’ universe; however, they also drastically reduce the stakes and narrative tension in the franchise. Death itself is temporary, and practically any major catastrophe can be reversed with a single wish, taking away from the sense of danger or consequence in nearly every arc.
The series created its own built-in safety net that affects both the characters and the audience’s viewing experience. The heroes are able to take risks knowing there’s a way to undo the worst outcomes, and viewers already know that death is rarely final. With the Namekian and Super Dragon Balls, the series further diminishes any sense of danger.
Many Fan-Favorite Characters Will Likely Never Become Canon
In a franchise as expansive as Dragon Ball, not every fan-favorite character can make it into the official canon universe. While Broly and Gogeta have been officially integrated into the main storyline, with Android 21 likely to be next, many others will likely remain confined to filler arcs, films, games, or spin-offs.
Popular characters such as Cooler, Pikkon, and Janemba may continue to capture attention for their backstories, character designs, or memorable personalities. Yet, it’s unlikely that many of them will ever be introduced into the main universe. Many of these characters will remain what they always were and live on only outside the canon.
Never Experience Authentic Akira Toriyama-Style Humor Ever Again
Akira Toriyama and Goku from Dragon Ball
Akira Toriyama’s humor was inseparable from his creative personality, making it impossible to replicate his style. His comedy blended slapstick and crude humor, and he often poked fun at the very shōnen tropes he helped popularize. His unique voice, combined with his fearless and unpredictable storytelling, turned Dragon Ball into the anime powerhouse it is today.
The worlds he created were imaginative, at times absurd, and always entertaining. He excelled at creating high-stakes battles that were punctuated by running gags or subtle, character-driven jokes, often delivered with perfect comedic timing. It was always evident when Toriyama was involved, and his influence truly brought his stories to life in a way that no other creator could replicate.
No One Knows When Dragon Ball Super Manga Will Return
Goku, Gohan, Vegeta, Piccolo, and Broly as seen in Dragon Ball Super manga
Dragon Ball Super’s manga has been on an official hiatus since March 2024, following the passing of Akira Toriyama. Since then, Chapter 104 was released posthumously in February 2025, with no official updates on when the series will return. Dragon Ball’s future remains uncertain due to the ongoing dispute between Shueisha and Toei Animation regarding the franchise’s rights and production.
In the manga, Black Frieza made a quick appearance, easily defeating one of the strongest villains, then one-shotting both Goku and Vegeta at the same time before taking his leave. Next, the Super Hero arc gave Gohan and Piccolo new, powerful forms and featured a sparring match between Gohan and Broly, leaving fans excited for the series’ next arc.
No One Knows When Dragon Ball Super Anime Will Return
Image depicting Moro, Goku, and Granolah, representing the unadapted arcs of the Dragon Ball manga.
Similar to the Dragon Ball Super manga, the anime also has no confirmed updates, leaving fans in a state of uncertainty. While Dragon Ball Daima was released from late 2024 to early 2025, any update on Super has yet to be announced. However, many fans are hopeful that more information will be released in 2026.
The last episode of the anime concluded with the Tournament of Power arc in March 2018. In the seven years since then, the story had steadily progressed in the manga, exploring major arcs like Galactic Patrol Prisoner and Granolah the Survivor. While there is material to adapt for the anime, for the moment, it’s as unlikely as the manga returning.
Through morning affirmations, and a guided mediation track called “Soy Luz,” Chiquis seeks to soothe her listeners before getting real about the country’s ongoing immigration crisis. On songs like “Pa’ Mi Gente,” she tells the stories of immigrant workers and expresses their importance over the resounding guiros of cumbia folclórica.
Similarly on “Somos,” she sings “No hay frontera que nos quedan grandes,” asserting that everyone belongs to Mother Earth.
Last January, De Los caught up with Chiquis following her Diamantes tour stop at the Wiltern. She explained that she was ready to switch up her sound and figure out how música Mexicana can lend itself to meditation.
“I need to take a step to the side to kind of reconnect in a different way with my music. I need a breather. I want to get inspired again,” said Chiquis previously to the Times. “There’s a shift coming.”
In the matter of a few months, she cracked the code.
Pivoting away from her usual banda influences, “Flores En Mi Alma” instead channels elements of cumbia, reggae and R&B into the sounds of contemporary música Mexicana. The eight-track record also incorporates several low frequencies — most of which are too low to be heard — meant to engage listeners’ chakras.
Her previous record, “Diamantes,” was all about trusting herself and embracing her resilience. As someone who has spent the majority of her life in the public eye — whether on early 2000s reality television, on her podcast “Chiquis and Chill” — the album reflects a new level of consciousness and maturity.
“I’ve had a lot of pressure in my life from being the daughter of Jenni Rivera and all the BS that has happened after that,” said Chiquis earlier this year. “The idea of ‘Diamantes,’ and being a diamond made it all come together.
“I’m a diamond and we all are,” she adds. “We are still here no matter what we do.”
If you have questions about the unique spelling of sombr‘s stage name, this week’s Saturday Night Live promos are for you.
The pop singer/songwriter is joined by host Nikki Glaser and cast member Chloe Fineman in the new promos, in which Fineman says, “sombr — it’s such a cool name.” “It is!” Glaser agrees. “It’s like if i called myself ‘Glasr.’”
“What?” sombr replies. “You know, because it’s usually spelled S-O-M-B-E-R — you took the E out,” Glaser explains.
“It is? I’ve been spelling it wrong this whole time and NOBODY TOLD ME?” the pop star explodes, even letting out a primal scream off camera.
This has Glaser giving him a brand-new name: “More like ‘angr.’”
Elsewhere in the promos, Fineman asks, “I’ve always wanted to know: Where does the name sombr come from?” The artist born Shane Michael Boose then says, “Well, my initials are S.M.B.”
“Ohhh!” Glaser says, adding, “My initials are N.R.G. — like energy.” When she turns to Fineman to ask, “What are yours?,” the comedian simply responds, “Cherf” — her creative interpretation of C.R.F., for Chloe Rose Fineman.
Both Glaser and sombr are making their Saturday Night Live debuts this weekend – Glaser as host and sombr as musical guest.
sombr is having a breakout year, with his debut album, I Barely Know Her, arriving in August. The project spun off his first trio of Billboard Hot 100 appearances: the top 20 hits “Back to Friends” (No. 12) and “Undressed” (No. 16), as well as the No. 41-peaking “12 to 12.”
Glaser is set to return as the host of the Golden Globes when the awards show is presented on Jan. 11.
