Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for The Rookie Season 8, Episode 12.One of the best things about procedurals is bringing back familiar characters over the course of several seasons. It can be fun for long-term fans of the show to spot people they know. However, The Rookie, now in Season 8, seems to be utilizing past characters a little too much for my taste. Episode 12 is chock-full of minor characters we’ve already met, which results in the episode feeling stale, despite depicting several exciting plotlines.

‘The Rookie’ Takes on a Dangerous Sting Operation

The episode opens with John Nolan (Nathan Fillion) giving testimony in a debrief for the FBI on a sting operation carried out by his team. We then flash back to seeing the mission unfold. The plan is to smoke out Heath Everett’s (Jeffrey Vincent Parise) co-conspirators inside the military and Department of Defense. They set up a mission called “Spy Game,” where Bailey Nune (Jenna Dewan) is the bait. Quickly, they’re able to see that the mysterious woman from the Pentagon is named Regan (Chantal Thuy), and she’s definitely following Bailey. The best part of this operation is that we have all the main characters working together, which creates a fun dynamic. The cops trick Regan and her team into meeting at the hospital, where the police learn that Regan’s objective is to “cancel tickets,” a.k.a. kill Bailey.

After a thrill-inducing elevator fight, Tim Bradford (Eric Winter) takes down one of Regan’s goons. Regan escapes, but FBI agent Matthew Garza (Felix Solis) and Nyla Harper (Mekia Cox) interrogate the suspect they’ve caught. They learn that these men served under General Adam Pressman, who was involved in a kickback scheme with Everett. When Everett was caught, the general instructed Regan to scrub his name from all the Pentagon files. The evil AI bot, Zuzu, from last season resurfaces and offers Nolan a recorded conversation from Regan’s burner phone that provides clear evidence of a conspiracy. This feels a little too convenient; instead of the police having to do more work to solve the case, but it does help wrap things up pretty nicely. Of course, things aren’t completely over until there’s a car chase in the pursuit of Regan. There’s some action next to the La Brea Tar Pits (an iconic Los Angeles location), but the crew is finally able to apprehend Regan. The most frustrating part is that they’re not sure what will happen to the general, even though he took millions of dollars in kickbacks, he could just retire quietly so that the DOD isn’t publicly embarrassed by his actions.

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‘The Rookie’ Season 8 Episode 12 Threatens Wesley’s DA Campaign

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Wesley Evers (Shawn Ashmore) was already experiencing some major problems in his campaign for District Attorney, namely him not being able to successfully prosecute serial killer Liam Glasser (Seth Gabel). But then we see that there are also some serious accusations surfacing regarding Wesley’s personal life. The way this storyline is told in this episode is actually super confusing. There are shifts in the timeline that don’t make sense (especially because the rest of the episode is told chronologically). We see Wesley sitting for an interview, but it would have made more sense for the whole narrative to be told more straightforwardly. Wesley is offered a tape of his opponent, Vivian Eckert (Necar Zadegan), berating her staff, but Wesley doesn’t want to stoop to her level by releasing the tape. Wesley’s troubles truly kick off when his former enemy, Elijah Stone (Brandon Jay McLaren), pops up on the courthouse steps, calls Wesley a liar to the press that’s gathered there, and states that Wesley and Monica Stevens (Bridget Regan) had an affair.

Wesley decides that the only way to squash the lie and save his campaign is to have Monica refute the accusation herself. Monica meets with Angela Lopez (Alyssa Diaz) and says that the only way she’ll deny the affair is if Wesley comes to her himself. Then, Zuzu calls Angela and offers an untraceable link that would “destroy Vivian” for good. She ultimately decides to erase the file, proving she’s still an honorable person. Monica and Wesley meet, and we learn that Wesley did cheat, but it was on Monica during their relationship, not during his marriage to Angela. Wesley apologizes to Monica, and Monica ultimately releases a video clearing Wesley of wrongdoing. She even goes so far as to name Vivian as the true enemy of the people of Los Angeles. But we’re left with the question: is it too late to salvage Wesley’s campaign now?

Most Relationships Are in a Good Place in ‘The Rookie’

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Wade Grey (Richard T. Jones) and Luna (Angel Parker) are still talking through their fractured marriage, but I’m getting sort of tired of the same narrative being played out for the past several episodes. These two need to either work it out or move on at this point. However, aside from this relationship, our other favorite couples are doing well. Tim confesses to Lucy Chen (Melissa O’Neil) that he’s bored being Watch Commander, and Lucy encourages him to make the job his own. It’s nice to see them working out their professional issues in a healthy way with each other. And by the end of the episode, Bailey and Nolan have mended their conflict, because Bailey admits that the job at the Pentagon wasn’t what she thought it would be. She even decides to move back home to LA for good. I’m frustrated that The Rookie writers aren’t following through with this storyline, and I’m not sure what the point of the narrative was if it doesn’t change anything with Bailey’s character.

The episode ends with Zuzu calling Nolan to say goodbye. The Indonesian police are taking down his server, and it does seem like a positive thing to wrap up this plot for good. The AI bot was being used to give the police valuable information, but I’d rather see them work through their investigations with real police work, instead of utilizing this futuristic plot device. Overall, this episode is not as captivating as others have been because it felt too bogged down by the use of old characters to move the storytelling along. I’m hoping that The Rookie will head through the rest of the season with an eye on the future, instead of the past.

New episodes of The Rookie air on Monday nights on ABC, with episodes available to stream on Hulu in the U.S.

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October 16, 2018

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Alexi Hawley

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Tori Garrett, Chi-Yoon Chung, Michael Goi, Sylvain White, Lisa Demaine, Lanre Olabisi, Bill Johnson, David McWhirter, Liz Friedlander, Daniel Willis, Toa Fraser, Anne Renton, Jon Huertas, Cherie Nowlan, TK Shom, Rob Seidenglanz, Valerie Weiss, Barbara Brown, Charissa Sanjarernsuithikul, SJ Main Muñoz, Nelson McCormick, Marcus Stokes, Adam Davidson, Anna Mastro

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Corey Miller, Bill Rinier, Zoe Cheng, Mary Trahan, Ally Seibert, Liz Alper, Nick Hurwitz, Racheal Seymour, Madeleine Coghlan, David Radcliff

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Pros & Cons

• The episode shines when all the cops are working together on a mission.

• The jumping back and forth with Wesley’s storyline feels confusing.
• Wade and Luna’s conflict feels played out.
• Why did we even do the Bailey Pentagon storyline if it doesn’t change anything?

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Britney Spears was spotted out and about for the first time since her recent DUI arrest.

According to a photo obtained by social media fan page BritneysVault, the pop star, 44, was seen at the Malibu Country Mart shopping center on Sunday, March 22. In the pic, she is shown ordering a beverage from Starbucks.

Spears wore black sunglasses and a long brown coat while waiting in line. She also held an orange purse.

Earlier this month, Spears was arrested near her home in Ventura County, California, “on suspicion of driving under the influence of a combination of alcohol and drugs,” per a press release from the California Highway Patrol. The singer was taken into custody late in the evening on March 4 and sent to a hospital to test her blood alcohol content. She was subsequently booked and released the following morning.

Related: Britney Spears’ Team Wants Her in ‘Rehab,’ Time for ‘Drastic Measures’

Britney Spears’ inner circle thinks it’s time for “drastic measures” to be taken after her DUI arrest. “Her team wants her in rehab or a program to help her get to a better place,” an insider exclusively tells Us Weekly. “Everyone around her hopes this will be a wake-up call for her.” The pop star, […]

“This was an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable,” Spears’ rep told Us Weekly at the time. “Britney is going to take the right steps and comply with the law, and hopefully this can be the first step in long overdue change that needs to occur in Britney’s life. Hopefully, she can get the help and support she needs during this difficult time.”

Spears’ rep added that the “Toxic” singer will be surrounded by her friends and family — including sons Preston, 20, and Jayden, 19, — following the incident. (Spears shares Preston and Jayden with ex Kevin Federline.)

“Her boys are going to be spending time with her. Her loved ones are going to come up with an overdue, needed plan to set her up for success for well-being,” the statement concluded.

Spears is scheduled to appear in court on May 4.

After news broke of Spears’ run-in with the law, a source exclusively told Us that the Grammy winner’s inner circle wants her to take the necessary steps that will allow her to prioritize her well-being.

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Britney Spears is avoiding the spotlight after her arrest for driving under the influence. “Britney has been lying low at home,” a source exclusively tells Us Weekly. “She knows it’ll be a spectacle the next time she steps out, so she’s trying to avoid that as long as humanly possible.” The insider shares that Spears’ […]

“Her team wants her in rehab or a program to help her get to a better place,” an insider said. “Everyone around her hopes this will be a wake-up call for her.”

The source claimed that Spears’ behavior “has been worse recently.”

“She has a lot of alone time at home which leads her to make bad choices like drinking,” the insider alleged. “She’s at home now and [her son] Jayden is going to spend time with her to keep her company. Britney’s very upset but doesn’t truly understand the implications yet.”

If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

Disney+ has become the home of many a superhero series, most of them based on Marvel heroes. It’s not surprising, since the House of Mouse purchased Marvel Entertainment in 2009 and has reaped the rewards ever since. But while fans might gravitate toward shows like Loki and WandaVision, the Disney+ library also contains animated and live-action Marvel shows. One of these shows, Spider-Man: The Animated Series, remains one of the most iconic Marvel adaptations of all time, due to how it brings the web-slinger’s mythos to life and how its influence continues to be felt to this day.

Spider-Man: The Animated Series once again follows Peter Parker (Christopher Daniel Barnes) as he juggles a college career, taking photographs for the Daily Bugle, and fighting crime as Spider-Man. What makes it stand out is how closely it replicates the format of the comics it’s based on, as each season features an overarching storyline. Nearly every character in Spider-Man’s orbit also shows up in Spider-Man: The Animated Series, whether it’s Spidey’s archnemesis, the Green Goblin (Neil Ross), or the love of his life, Mary Jane Watson (Saratoga Ballantine). Such a rich tapestry of characters was rare in a comic book adaptation, but it’s one of many elements that helped Spider-Man: The Animated Series stand out from the rest of the pack.

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‘Spider-Man: The Animated Series’ Kicked Off A Wave of Marvel Animated Projects

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Spider-Man: The Animated Series was unique as the first animated series produced by Marvel Films Animation. It was also part of a massive push by Marvel into animation, as Iron Man and Fantastic Four would launch in the same year. Soon, other Marvel heroes would appear in Spider-Man: The Animated Series, as Spider-Man sought Doctor Strange’s help rescuing Mary Jane from a cult that worshiped the dread Dormammu and joined forces with Iron Man to battle the bloodthirsty Carnage. During a retrospective of the series, executive producer John Semper Jr. cited Marvel’s financial issues at the time as the reason he was able to utilize so many heroes.

“They were on the verge of bankruptcy, so Marvel publications exerted no control over my show whatsoever…I had the entire pantheon of Marvel characters available to me, none of them had been parceled out yet to all these movie studios. So I could say, ‘I want to do Doctor Strange.’ ‘Great. Do Doctor Strange.’ ‘I want to do X-Men.’ ‘Great, do X-Men.’”

Semper would push this idea to its limits in later seasons, particularly in Season 2’s “The Mutant Agenda” and Season 5’s “Secret Wars”. The former storyline brought Spidey into contact with the world of X-Men: The Animated Series, uniting two of Marvel’s biggest shows at the time. The latter took its cues from the iconic Secret Wars comic and featured Spidey working with other heroes, including Iron Man and the Fantastic Four, to save all reality. Long before the Marvel Cinematic Universe brought Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame to the big screen, Spider-Man: The Animated Series was uniting some of Marvel’s biggest heroes.

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Spider-Man: The Animated Series‘s biggest claim to fame is introducing the concept of the ‘Spider-Verse’ during its two-part finale, “Spider-Wars.” While attempting to stop one of his alternate selves from destroying all existence, Spidey comes face to face with different versions of himself. It’s a concept that would fuel the Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions video game, alongside the Spider-Verse comics and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. X-Men ’97 also tied a dangling thread from the end of Spider-Man: The Animated Series by revealing that Peter had reunited with Mary Jane after she was catapulted into an alternate dimension, with the Spider-Man ’94 comic by J.M. DeMatteis and Jim Towe expanding on their reunion.

That isn’t the only piece of media that Spider-Man: The Animated Series has influenced, as it could provide a clue to what’s happening in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The first Brand New Day trailer features Tom Holland‘s Peter Parker undergoing a mysterious metamorphosis, which was tackled in the “Neogenic Nightmare” storyline during Spider-Man: The Animated Series. That story took a very dark turn as Spider-Man slowly mutated into a massive man-spider; if Brand New Day goes in the same direction, it’ll only be more proof that Spider-Man: The Animated Series remains iconic after all these years.

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1994 – 1998

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FOX, Fox Kids

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Bob Richardson

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John Semper Jr., Mark Hoffmeier, Meg McLaughlin, Stan Berkowitz, James Krieg, Marty Isenberg, Robert N. Skir, Sean Catherine Derek, Brooks Wachtel, Cynthia Harrison, Larry Brody, Doug Booth, Len Wein, Michael Edens, Brynne Stephens, Elliot S. Maggin, Ernie Altbacker, Evelyn Gabai, Gerry Conway, Gordon Kent, J. M. DeMatteis, Jan Strnad, Marv Wolfman, Sandy Fries

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Kylie Jenner‘s romance with boyfriend Timothée Chalamet may soon evolve into a more permanent arrangement, as sources revealed they’ve both had serious conversations about their future together.

The reality TV star, who has always been open about her intention of welcoming another baby, has reportedly spoken with the “Marty Supreme” actor about it, alongside getting engaged down the line.

Kylie Jenner has also been getting to know Timothée Chalamet’s family, including his mom, who previously gushed about her, saying, “she’s lovely.”

Kylie Jenner And Timothée Chalamet Have Had’ Real Conversations About Their Future’

Since kicking off their relationship in 2023, Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet won’t stop showing just how much they love each other publicly, as they’re often seen hand-in-hand at industry events and award ceremonies.

More recently, the couple turned heads as they attended the Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty, where they posed up a storm and packed on the PDA as Chalamet pecked her on her cheeks and placed a hand on her waist.

Sources told Us Weekly that they’re “very serious and committed to each other,” coupled with the fact that their relationship is “very strong and they have a good rhythm going.”

The insider went further to reveal that the lovebirds “definitely had a lot of real conversations about their future and what they both want” after Chalamet gushed over her as he accepted the best actor award at the 31st annual Critics’ Choice Awards.

The Couple Has ‘Talked About Getting Engaged’

During the event held January 4, 2026, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, Chalamet thanked Jenner for the “foundation” they have built together as a couple, adding in his speech, “I couldn’t do this without you.”

Following the moving tribute, the camera panned to the makeup mogul, who mouthed “I love you,” while smiling cheerfully at him. Now, the insider who spoke to Us Weekly added that the couple is “totally aligned,” and the possibility of them walking down the aisle sometime soon isn’t so far-fetched.

“They’re not rushing into marriage, but they’re totally aligned and have even talked about getting engaged this year,” the source shared, while noting that they are on the same page when it comes to children.

“Kylie really wants another baby and has been open about the fact that she doesn’t feel like she needs to be married to do that, and they’re both on the same page about wanting a kid together,” they added. “Timothée never thought about starting a family until he met Kylie.”

Kylie Jenner Is In ‘Awe’ Of Timothée Chalamet And Won’t Stop Bragging About Him

In fact, reports suggest Jenner won’t stop bragging about the “Dune” actor to her family and friends as she’s totally in “awe” of him and loves “showing up” for him amid his industry success.

“Kylie is really proud of him and is always low-key bragging about him to her friends and family,” an insider told Us Weekly.

“She is super supportive of his career and feels it’s very important. Even though it overlaps with her world a bit, going to premieres and awards shows still feels [like] new territory for her, and she can get a little shy in that setting.”

Although there have been talks suggesting there’s trouble in paradise after the actor missed out on the Best Actor Award at the Oscars, the insider claimed that the reality TV star is “really in awe of how respected he is by his peers and loves showing up for him.”

“She’s always hyping him up and had the best time being by his side at the Oscars. He says she calms his nerves, and he equally loves having her with him,” they shared, per The Blast.

Timothée Chalamet’s Mom Gushed Over The Reality TV Star

Jenner is understood to have struck a close relationship with Chalamet’s mom, Nicole Flender, and is getting to know her.

In April of last year, the matriarch gushed about her son’s girlfriend to New York Magazine’s Curbed, saying, “I have to say she’s lovely.” Now, sources have suggested that the “KUWTK” alum shares the same sentiment.

“Kylie loves Timothée’s mom,” a source told Us Weekly. “Kylie isn’t as close with the other family members, but they have all been warm and welcoming whenever she sees them.”

Kylie Jenner’s Loved Ones Have Welcomed The Actor In Their Family

Jenner’s own family is understood to have welcomed Chalamet with open arms, as sources previously told the news outlet that the Kardashian-Jenner clan has really “embraced” him.

The insiders noted that the reality TV family “really like” Chalamet and believe he has “brought out a softer side to Kylie.”

“The kids love him, and Timothée has been integrated seamlessly into their lives,” the source said. “It took a while for Kylie to introduce them, but now things are very normal, and he spends a lot of time with them.”

Denise Richards recently got real about her glow-up, sharing striking before-and-after photos from her facelift eight months after surgery.

The actress revealed she underwent multiple procedures with Beverly Hills surgeon Dr. Ben Talei, aiming to refresh, not change, her look.

Images of Denise Richards’ facial transformation quickly went viral on social media, sparking varied reactions, with several fans praising the actress for getting work done.

Denise Richards Shares Dramatic Facelift Transformation, Surgeon Praises Natural Enhancement

Richards is pulling back the curtain on her latest glow-up, as she shows off dramatic before-and-after photos from her recent facelift, proudly flaunting the results eight months after going under the knife.

Richards teamed up with her Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, Dr. Ben Talei, to share the side-by-side transformation on Instagram.

According to Talei, the 55-year-old “Wild Things” bombshell underwent a full suite of procedures, including a facelift, temporal brow lift, upper eyelid surgery, a subtle lip lift, and fat grafting, all aimed at enhancing her natural features rather than changing them.

The surgeon gushed over his famous client, calling her “one of the most lovely and beautiful people to ever walk this earth,” emphasizing that the work was about restoring her look, not reinventing it.

He pointed out improvements in finer details, like her earlobes and the softening of lines around her eyes and mouth, which helped reduce what he described as a previously tired appearance. He added that “even the furrowing between her eyebrows has been relaxed.”

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The Actress Says She Once Swore She’d ‘Never’ Touch Her Face

The side-by-side images showed clear changes around Richards’ neck, jawline, and overall facial structure, with Talei stressing that her eyes, one of her standout features, maintained their original character while appearing more refreshed.

He also applauded Richards for being open about the process, calling it “an incredible pleasure and honor  to be trusted with her restoration and, more importantly, the preservation of her character and beauty.” Praising her resilience after a challenging year, he added that her “golden face” is now “hers again.”

Richards, in her own Instagram Stories, described the experience as one of the best decisions she’s made for herself.

“I always said I would never get a facelift, because that’s my face. This is how I make my money,” Richards explained. “I’ve been in this business a long time. People know what I look like. I’ve never done anything aesthetically to my face.”

Fans Praise The Actress For Being Honest About Her Facelift

On social media, netizens were quite positive about Richards’ facelift, with some joking that the actress needed it due to the drastic effect it had on her.

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One person noted, “Don’t hate me when I say this, but she deserved this facelift,” while another noted, “That’s good work. She looks like her younger self.”

A third individual wrote, “Oh, that looks nice and natural! And good for her to come out and show her before and after photos. I love it when a woman is honest & doesn’t gatekeep.”

“It’s natural-looking. Subtle tweaks everywhere and very good,” one more person stated on X.

The Actress Admits Facelift Fears Kept Her Waiting Years Before Finally Taking The Plunge

Still, after years of hesitation, Richards had a change of heart. “I wanted to put things back up, where they were before,” she said, admitting the idea initially scared her despite having had cosmetic work earlier in life.

Richards explained she had always been cautious about altering her face, noting she’d only tried minimal Botox and filler in the past and didn’t love the results. “I’ve done very little filler — it made me look like I was heavy; it just did not work for my face,” she said.

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The fear of something going wrong kept her from taking the leap for years, even as she became more conscious of aging, particularly around her neck.

“I was always scared of a facelift, but I did want to do my neck — my late mom would always say that she had a turkey neck. I think it’s genetic,” she said. “I had tried that [lifting] tape — a makeup artist showed it to me — and I’m like, ‘Well, if that’s where I want it to go, why not just put it back there?”

The actress added that the decision wasn’t impulsive. In fact, she spent nearly two years weighing her options before finally committing, with the final months leading up to the surgery solidifying her choice.

Denise Richards Says Facelift Results Are ‘Night And Day,’ Admits It’s More Than Serums And Workouts

Opening up about why she chose to be so transparent, Richards admitted she could’ve easily brushed it off as a post-divorce glow-up, but she felt other women deserved honesty about what really goes into maintaining a youthful appearance in Hollywood.

She made it clear that the results aren’t just about skincare routines or healthy living. “It’s not just serums. It’s not just eating right and working out and doing all these lasers and stuff like that,” she shared.

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Reflecting on her own transformation, she described the difference before and after her facelift as “night and day,” admitting the change was so dramatic it even surprised her.

Richards also revealed that after opening up about her own procedure, other celebrities quietly began sharing their experiences with her, though she said she’s “not gonna name names.”

Young and the Restless 2-week spoilers for March 30 – April 03, 2026 excite as Diane Jenkins (Susan Walters) unleashes and Adam Newman (Mark Grossman) in danger.

Young and the Restless Spoilers Monday, March 23rd: Chelsea and Billy Clash

On Monday, March 23rd, we’ve got Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) telling Chelsea Lawson Newman (Melissa Claire Egan) he’s trying not to dwell on losing Chancellor again and calls Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) soulless for kidnapping Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman). He thinks it’s karma that Victor lost Newman.

And Chelsea gets really upset and accuses Billy of rubbing it in her face and calls herself a Newman. Billy thinks Chelsea’s back to being bad like she was before. And she claps back at Billy and offers a fight if he wants one, and he tells Chelsea she really is a Newman now. She backs down and tells Billy just worry about his own life and stay out of hers.

Riza Shocks Adam on Y&R

Adam finally hears back from Riza Thompson (Tina Casciani) just as Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) is starting to unravel with impatience to get his hands on Matt Clark (Roger Howarth). Adam worries that Nick is in pain because he’s being an ass.

Basically tells him to stop it and Nick tells Adam he should just go home and Nick can handle things from here. But Adam admits it will be tough to see Riza. Adam also insists that he is going to stay and help make sure that Matt is never a threat to the Newman family again.

Adam has to send Nick away since Riza is expecting him to be alone. And Adam worries that she knows something is up and he warns Nick, “Don’t go rogue and go looking for Matt alone.” Nick pops more pills in the elevator down to the casino. As Riza shows up to see Adam and pulls a gun on him.

Y&R Spoilers: Daniel Makes a Huge Sacrifice

We have Daniel Romalotti (Michael Graziadei) encouraging Mariah Copeland (Camryn Grimes) to give her marriage to Tessa Porter (Cait Fairbanks) another chance. And Daniel tells Mariah that he would jump at the chance to be with Heather Stevens (Vail Bloom) again.

Mariah assumes that they’re dating, although Daniel denies it. And Mariah says she does not deserve Tessa or Aria, and she’s certain her daughter is young enough to just forget her if she’s gone. Daniel winds up holding Mariah and comforting her as she sobs about missing her family.

And she tells Daniel she deserves prison for kidnapping Dominic Newman (Ethan Ray Clark). And she hopes that Daniel will look out for Tessa. But then Mariah finally admits she still loves Tessa and then runs off. So, Daniel later tells Tessa that Mariah really misses her and Aria.

And Tessa is stunned that Daniel is offering to step back and let her try and fix her marriage. She’s concerned he doesn’t want to be with her, but he just wants Tessa to be sure what and who she wants and says she has unfinished business with Mariah.

Christine Offers Mariah a Plea Deal on Young and the Restless

We also have Christine Williams (Lauralee Bell) telling Sharon Newman (Sharon Case) she needs her help with Mariah. Looks like Christine has set up a sweetheart plea deal for Mariah to get probation and psychiatric treatment and no prison time, which is amazing for a child kidnapping.

Christine says if they go to trial, Mariah will likely get 15 years. Sharon is not certain that Mariah will listen to her, but will try because she thinks prison would be the worst thing for her. Christine and Sharon then talk to Mariah, who knows that Christine’s deal is great.

But she says she just doesn’t deserve it. Mariah thinks prison is exactly what she deserves. Christine and Sharon plead with Mariah to accept the deal and get the help she needs. Tessa gets a text from Mariah asking to meet.

Y&R Spoilers Tuesday, March 24th: Riza Holds Adam at Gunpoint

And then on Tuesday, March 24th, Adam and Riza’s meeting gets dangerous as she’s holding Adam at gunpoint and demanding he put his hands on his head. And he tells Riza he thought that she would be happier to see him. Riza is really intense and scary and threatening and tells Adam he better comply.

Now, Mariah tries to fix things with Tessa and we’re going to see Mariah and Tessa talking in the park. Nick calls Noah Newman (Lucas Adams) from the casino and tells him they have not found Matt yet, but Adam is working on a lead, a connection that they need to get to Matt.

Nick, of course, cannot run away from his problems. He may be out of fentanyl and needs to score while Adam is always around. You know, Matt’s a threat, Nick is in pain, and this is the worst time for these new demons just on top of his usual hothead antics as we all know about.

Young and the Restless Spoilers Wednesday, March 25th: Audra Talks with Noah

On Wednesday, March 25th, we’ve got Audra Charles (Zuleyka Silver) talking with Noah about their romantic history. So, Holden Novak (Nathan Owens), of course, pressed Audra to seduce Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor). But seeing Noah may remind Audra that she may want more than just revenge on Kyle and revenge on Claire Grace Newman (Hayley Erin) and an empty seduction scheme on Young and the Restless.

Plus, Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) admits something to Cane Ashby (Billy Flynn). And I wonder if it’s going to be that Victor kicked her out of their house when she raged at him about kidnapping Jack. Of course we know that Nikki is still at the GCAC. Plus, Holden feels the need to protect his interests. And this may be about Claire or it could be about his job with Cane.

Thursday, March 26th on Y&R: Victor Unveils a Secret Weapon

Thursday, March 26th, we’ve got Victor unveiling a secret weapon since he wants revenge on Cane and Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford) and Jack. I’m sure it relates to one if not all of them. And it may tie back to crazy Patty Williams (Stacy Haiduk), who is not done on Y&R yet, by the way.

Nikki takes a risk to help Jack and she may talk to Diane or confront Patty or it may involve Victor. Also, Kyle promises to protect his mom, Diane. Kyle was disgusted over catching Jack in the sack with Patty. So, he may actually take a step back from his dad, Jack.

Friday, March 27th Young and the Restless Spoilers: Billy Decides Against Making Amends with Jill

On Friday, March 27th, we have got Billy deciding against making amends with Jill Abbott (Jess Walton). And I bet Sally Spectra (Courtney Hope) isn’t going to stop pressing, though.

Also, this week, we’ve got Christine and Danny Romalotti (Michael Damian) making time for a romantic dinner. But Danny is worried about Daniel being heartbroken by Tessa. And Christine may update her husband on Daniel taking a step back so Tessa could try and help Mariah.

Y&R Spoilers: Victor Changes Course

We have also got Victor pivoting in his revenge plan against Cane. I don’t know if he has anything left for Victor to actually take from him. And soon Patty catches Diane’s wrath. And of course, Lily Winters (Christel Khalil) is due back on screen any second now.

And Adam is going to see another side of Nick by the end of this week. And I think Adam may realize Nick’s out of control. And it’s not just his usual anger issues, but addiction issues. You know, Adam has had his own demons. So, I actually think he’s the perfect person. I’d like to see some brother bonding come out of this.

Week Two on Young and the Restless: March 30th-April 3rd Spoilers

The week of March 30th through April 3rd, we’ve got Matt Clark back to stir the pot. The question is, will it be in Genoa City or in Vegas? My guess is Genoa City. Jack desperately tries to get Diane back, and if Patty approaches him, Jack’s going to be in a rage. Also, is this another kidnapping/major crime that Victor gets cleanly away with?

That is not justice. We really need some law enforcement taking action in town. Elsewhere, in Vegas, Adam is alarmed as Nick spirals out and could put them both in a lot of danger. And Nikki and Victor are pulled further apart. And her trying to help Jack is going to have Victor digging in his heels and getting more hateful towards his wife.

Y&R Spoilers: Audra Switches it Up?

Audra may forget the plan to seduce Kyle and turn her attention on how to get Noah away from Sienna Bacall (Tamara Braun). And I wonder what Sharon would prefer because she’s not happy that Noah’s with Sienna, but she, like everybody in town, not so much a fan of Audra, but I tend to think that Sharon might rather it was Audra.

Victor blindsides Cane. And of course, Victor’s not done messing with Jack and maybe thrilled Diane left him. And of course, Kyle’s pulling back from his dad. Patty is a loose cannon and we’ll find out more about Victor’s new secret weapon.

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When Peacock released all eight episodes of its new series The ‘Burbs in early February, some speculated the endeavor would serve as a true remake of the 1989 film of the same name. Viewers were instead greeted with a stand-alone set of episodes that, while sharing some similarities with its source material, forged its own way into the annals of modern creepy comedies. Though fans will see both as separate entities, showrunners for the series packed it full of nods and references to the movie that inspired it.

Connection To The Source Material

The ‘Burbs is a 1989 comedy that follows residents of the fictional suburb Hinkley Hills as they begin to believe that their newest neighbors are killers. When elderly neighbor Walter Seznick mysteriously vanishes, the men from the cul-de-sac develop a scheme to expose the reclusive Klopek family as mass murderers. Of course, nothing goes to plan, and wacky antics and memorable one-liners ensue. Despite having an all-star cast that included Tom Hanks, Carrie Fisher, Gale Gordon, and Bruce Dern, the movie showed mediocre box office receipts and was the subject of mixed reviews by the critics of its day.

Like the movie, the streaming series centers around the new owner of the creepy house on the block. In the reboot, the mystery is explored by neighborhood residents Samira (Keke Palmer), Dana (Paula Pell), Tod (Mark Proksch), and Lynn (Julia Duffy). The quartet works to expose the truth behind a mysterious disappearance, focusing their suspicions on the reclusive Gary Wilson (Justin Kirk). Both the show and the film use copious amounts of dark humor and witty dialogue, interspersed with the very horrific idea of what it might be like to live on the same block as an elusive murderer.

Callbacks And Cameos Aplenty

On the surface, that’s where the similarities between the 1989 comedy and the modern show seem to end. The film goes off the rails quickly, with its main characters beginning to believe that their new neighbors are ghouls who engage in human sacrifice, while the show focuses on an old missing-persons case from Samira’s husband’s childhood. As the most die-hard fans of Tom Hanks’ most underrated project have pointed out, however, is that each episode of the series pays homage to its cinematic predecessor. Cameo appearances, character references, and word-for-word one-liners have all worked together to neatly tie together a modern hit with a cinematic classic.

Sharp-eyed fans have noticed that the show’s recurring guest star Wendy Schaal (Family Guy, Innerspace) plays the role of Judy, the community’s sharp-nosed librarian. Years earlier, Schaal played Bonnie, the young wife of grizzled Vietnam veteran Mark Rumsfield (Bruce Dern) and neighbor to the film’s main protagonist Ray Peterson (Tom Hanks). While Schaal’s part in the 2026 series is minimal, her casting was a nice touch and a great nod to the movie.

But Schaal wasn’t the only cast member from the 1989 project that movie fans will recognize. In the season finale, viewers are treated to a cameo appearance by 80s/90s movie icon Corey Feldman (The Lost Boys, Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter). Feldman’s unnamed character leaves a scene with a line that directly references one uttered multiple times by his 1989 character, Ricky Butler. When the pool hustler he portrays wins his game, he grabs the money from the table, looks into the camera, and declares, “God, I love this place.” That line is a near word-for-word quote from Ricky’s “God, I love this street,” which broke the fourth wall at the end of the movie.

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Watching the show isn’t even necessary to get all of the references to the movie. One look at the episode titles will make any fan of the film laugh, as each one is a direct quote of its witty dialogue. “Sardine?,” “Mind Your Own Business,” “The Goddamned Brownies,” and “Do Not Mess with Suburbanites,” lines from 1989 that The ‘Burbs fans all know by heart, and are but some of the episode titles listed for the series. Pay careful attention to the dialogue spoken in the show, and you’ll also pick up on other quotes from the film that have been carefully inserted for modern audiences.

If the neighborhood in the new show seems familiar, that’s no coincidence. The series was filmed on Universal Studios Colonial Street, the location of countless films and television shows that stretch back decades. The houses that Kiki, Lynn, Dana, and Tod creep around also appeared in everything from Desperate Housewives to House of 1000 Corpses to Deep Impact. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the 1989 movie was also filmed in the same backlot, with several of the homes in the series serving as landmarks that are fairly easy to identify. The Hinkley House of the series is the same as the house that the movie’s Ricky Butler resided in.

Perhaps the greatest nod to the film was a glimpse of an old photograph of the founder of Hinkley Hills, H. Horace Hinkley. With a town named in his honor and a home that still bears his surname, Hinkley’s black-and-white image is seen by Kiki in the first episode as she visits the town library. The photo is none other than the star of the 1989 movie, Hanks.

You can catch The ‘Burbs series streaming on Peacock. The comedy classic film The ‘Burbs is available to rent on Amazon Prime Video.

Bill Cosby has been ordered to pay ex-waitress Donna Motsinger more than $19 million after he was found guilty of sexual abuse.

According to the New York Times, a civil jury in California found that Cosby, now 88, had drugged and sexually assaulted Motsinger, now 84, after escorting her to one of his comedy shows in 1972.

The jury made its decision on Monday, March 23, after nearly three days of deliberation.

According to Deadline, Cosby’s attorney says his client already plans to file an appeal. While Cosby did not testify in his own defense, the former TV star has denied the allegations.

A deposition video was played in court during the two-week trial, in which Cosby was asked if he had sex with Motsinger. He replied, “I cannot remember if I did or not.”

In his latest case, Cosby has been ordered to pay Motsinger $17.5 million for her past mental trauma. He also had to pay another $1.75 million for mental suffering.

Us Weekly has reached out to Cosby and Motsinger’s attorneys for comment.

Motsinger first filed her lawsuit in September 2023. According to court documents obtained by Us, the former waitress alleged that Cosby drugged and raped her when she was working at a Bay Area restaurant more than 50 years ago.

“Mr. Cosby picked Ms. Motsinger up in a limousine from her house and drove her to the Circle Star Theater. Mr. Cosby gave Ms. Motsinger a glass of wine in the limo along the way,” the lawsuit alleged. “At the Circle Star Theater, Mr. Cosby took Ms. Motsinger to the dressing room there. She began to feel sick and Mr. Cosby gave her what she believed was an aspirin. Next thing she knew, she was going in and out of consciousness while two men attending to Mr. Cosby were putting her in the limousine with Mr. Cosby.”

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The documents continued, “In the limousine, Mr. Cosby sat near the window and put his arms around her. The last thing Ms. Motsinger recalls were flashes of light. She woke up in her house with all her clothes off, except her underwear on – no top, no bra, and no pants.”

Cosby was once a highly regarded actor in Hollywood thanks to his overwhelmingly warm and paternal roles in The Cosby Show, I Spy and other projects.

In recent years, however, the comedian has faced several allegations of sexual assault, harassment, rape or sexual misconduct. His attorneys have maintained his innocence and believe the actor is being targeted and tainted as a result of his cultural status.

If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).

OnlyFans creator Taila Maddison was in for a shock when she discovered that her top paying subscriber was allegedly her stepdad of 13 years.

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Maddison claimed that she wrote down all the contacts from her phone and cross checked them with her TikTok, before narrowing down the list to six people.

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