Cardi B is smiling all the way to the bank after wrapping her “Little Miss Drama Tour,” which quietly pulled in an eye-watering sum.

The run marked her first full-arena headlining tour in six years, with the rapper taking her sophomore album “Am I the Drama?” to packed venues across multiple cities. The concert series quickly turned into one of her biggest live moments yet, drawing strong fan attendance and plenty of celebrity support along the way.

The tour’s strong turnout ultimately translated into a massive financial win for Cardi behind the scenes, with the earnings climbing well into the tens of millions.

Cardi B has officially wrapped her “Little Miss Drama Tour,” and it’s already rewriting the record books.

The chart-topping rapper’s first full arena headlining outing in six years drew massive demand, with more than 453,000 tickets going across 35 sold-out shows. The run ultimately generated over $70 million in revenue, cementing Cardi as the highest-grossing debut arena act among female rappers, per Live Nation.

Even before the final show, Cardi had already begun stacking up personal records. She became the first female rapper to sell out back-to-back nights at the Kia Forum, while also packing consecutive shows at Madison Square Garden.

The run was further elevated by a rotating lineup of high-profile guests, including Blueface, Lil’ Kim, Meek Mill, GloRilla, and T.I.

Cardi Shares Emotional Thank You After Tour Milestone

Cardi took a moment to reflect on her arena run by sharing an appreciation video with fans after the tour’s massive success.

In the clip posted to her Instagram page, the rapper ran through a long list of thank-yous, starting with her production team for keeping the shows running smoothly with minimal stage issues. She also gave credit to her glam and wardrobe teams for maintaining her signature looks throughout the demanding run.

Cardi went on to shout out her choreographers, dancers, and the industry peers who showed up as surprise guests across various stops, but ultimately saved the most heartfelt message for her fans.

“Thank you to Bardi Gang,” she said. “Thank you to everybody who came and made this moment so special for me.”

Bardi Gang Shows Love After Cardi B’s Thank You Video

Cardi’s appreciation message didn’t go unnoticed, with fans quickly flooding the comments section to show their support.

Members of the Bardi Gang praised the rapper for acknowledging the people behind the scenes, with many highlighting how much effort she poured into the run.

“You were absolutely AMAZING and hands-down, [the] performance of a lifetime! You put your all in this tour, and it showed,” one fan wrote.

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Another user pointed out that it’s not every day artists take the time to post a gratitude video, calling the gesture “amazing.”

“First class in every way! You deserve it all! Keep going! Love you, and I will always have your back,” a third commenter added.

“One thing about Cardi, she gives thanks to the people around her & the people she works with… her motion with people is genuine,” another fan shared.

The Run Backed Cardi’s Long-Awaited Second Album

Cardi first revealed plans for the tour in September 2025 during an appearance on “Today with Jenna & Friends,” confirming it would support her long-awaited sophomore album, “Am I the Drama?

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The project arrived more than half a decade after her breakout debut, “Invasion of Privacy,” and quickly proved the wait hadn’t slowed her momentum. Upon release on September 19, “Am I the Drama?” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, before going on to spend eight consecutive weeks in the top 10.

The album has since been certified 3× Platinum in the United States and has moved over three million units, further cementing Cardi’s staying power in the rap space.

Cardi B Set To Headline 2026 Essence Festival

Cardi fans who missed her arena run will have another chance to catch her live this summer.

The rapper is slated to headline the Essence Festival of Culture, taking place in New Orleans from July 3 to July 5. The annual event celebrates women’s impact on music and culture, and this year marks Cardi’s first-ever appearance on its stage.

She’ll be joined by a mix of first-time performers and returning icons, including Latto, Kehlani, Brandy, and Monica.

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Jelly Roll is opening up about a difficult moment in his ongoing weight loss journey, admitting that recent setbacks left him feeling uncertain and off track. 

After making incredible progress over the past few years, the country star found himself slipping into old habits during the holidays and dealing with an unexpected injury that disrupted his routine. 

Now, he’s being honest about the fear, frustration, and renewed determination shaping his next chapter.

Jelly Roll revealed that his progress took a hit toward the end of last year after he eased up on his strict routine. 

After years of discipline, the singer chose to enjoy the holiday season without holding back, a decision that quickly changed the momentum he had built.

“We hit the goal and it was right before the holidays, so I was like, ‘You know what man, I’ve been working hard for the last three years losing this weight, I’m going to enjoy the holidays,’” he explained in a YouTube video. 

That mindset led to a series of indulgent meals, including Thanksgiving, his birthday, and Christmas. 

Things became more complicated when he suffered a broken collarbone just days before Christmas, forcing him to stop exercising altogether. 

“I had a big Thanksgiving meal, I had a big birthday meal, I ate a big Christmas meal. Kinda got off the rails and I broke my collarbone … a few days before Christmas,” the singer said per PEOPLE. 

Jelly Roll Admits Fear Of The Scale After Weight Gain

As his routine slipped, Jelly Roll also began avoiding something that had once been a key part of his progress: the scale. 

The 41-year-old admitted that fear started to take over, making it harder to confront where he stood.

“I have, to some degree, lost my way,” he said candidly, acknowledging how far he had drifted from his earlier discipline. 

Jelly Roll went on to describe the anxiety he felt about weighing himself again, saying, “I am scared to [weigh in]. I feel really fat, I feel really bloated, I feel like the scales are going to let me down.”

Eventually, he faced that fear and stepped on the scale, revealing he weighed 276.2 lbs., a gain of 12 pounds. 

Reflecting on the situation, he admitted, “Avoiding weighing in has been the problem.” 

Jelly Roll Refocuses On Goals With Major Plans Ahead

Despite the setback, Jelly Roll is not giving up on his transformation. The artist, who began his journey in 2023 at over 500 lbs and has since lost an impressive 275 lbs., is now setting new goals to keep himself motivated.

He shared that he wants to continue losing weight and is aiming to drop another 40 to 50 pounds to reach his desired maintenance level. 

At the same time, he’s pushing himself toward a challenge he never imagined before. 

“I’ve never ran a marathon or thought about running a marathon,” he said, revealing plans to take on the New York City marathon in November.

Beyond fitness, he also has personal milestones in mind, including a bold visual goal that reflects how far he has come. 

“I know it’s getting real silly now, but I just believe there’s a story that a guy can go from 560 lbs. to a shirt off picture, it’s absurd,” he shared.

Jelly Roll Says He Attended Grammys With Broken Collarbone

Earlier in March, Jelly Roll opened up about a painful “secret” he kept just days before his big Grammy wins, revealing he was seriously injured but still powered through the event. 

As The Blast reported, the country star shared that he broke his collarbone after flipping an ATV shortly before the 2026 Grammys but chose not to tell anyone at the time. 

He admitted, “I was out there running all over the Grammys with a broken collarbone,” adding, “Every time I hugged somebody… I wanted to scream.”   

Despite the intense pain, he walked the red carpet and went on to win three major awards that night. 

Jelly Roll later explained that he kept the injury quiet because he didn’t want it to overshadow the moment. 

Looking back, he described the experience as both joyful and physically overwhelming.

Jelly Roll Declares Himself ‘California Famous’ After Surreal Fan Moment

A few weeks before his Grammy win, Jelly Roll revealed his fame had officially hit a new level after a surreal moment in Los Angeles made him realize just how big he had become. 

According to The Blast, the rapper shared that while walking along Rodeo Drive, a place he used to visit anonymously, he was suddenly recognized by fans, something that had never happened to him before. 

“For real. I’m California famous now,” he said, describing the experience as a turning point in his career.  

The moment stood out even more because Jelly Roll, had spent over two decades grinding in the industry before breaking into the mainstream in recent years.   

He admitted he used to enjoy visiting Beverly Hills precisely because “nobody knows me,” making the sudden attention feel both shocking and validating.  

Now, with major awards, chart-topping hits, and growing recognition across the country, Jelly Roll said the unexpected encounter marked a clear sign that his career had reached a whole new height.

Young and the Restless early weekly spoilers for April 27th through May 1st reveal Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford) being trapped and Diane Jenkins Abbott (Susan Walters) absolutely disgusted.

As we always do on early edition day, we go through what’s happening the rest of this week, then dig into what is ahead next week.

Young and the Restless Spoilers Wednesday, April 22nd: Jack Sends Diane A Note

So, on Wednesday, April 22nd, we’ve got Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) sending Diane a note and a vintage ring, and Jack’s begging forgiveness, saying he loves Diane. Meanwhile, Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) is over at Jack’s house talking about both of their marriage issues. And Jack’s heard that Diane won’t give him benefit of the doubt on the Patty situation.

And he and Nikki agree that Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) is disgusting for setting all this up. Nikki says her marriage may really be over. Jack offers Nikki a scone as Diane walks in. The spoiler for this scene, by the way, says Diane catches Jack and Nikki in a compromising position. Jack and Nikki eating pastry is not a compromising position unless they’re doing it naked in bed.

Y&R Spoilers: Diane Loses It on Jack & Nikki

So, Diane gives Jack back the ring and he begs Diane to forgive him and she accuses Nikki of wanting Jack for herself and hopes she’s happy. Nikki insists she’s angry at Victor and Jack tells Diane he loves her again but she just storms out. So Jack tells Nikki maybe, you know, his marriage really is over. But she tells Jack Diane is so upset because she loves him. And Jack tells Nikki it may be time for the nuclear option, which is faking a romance to make Victor and Diane jealous.

Michael Baldwin (Christian LeBlanc) tells Lauren Fenmore (Tracey E. Bregman) that Victor is using AI to ruin Phyllis’s company and fake criminal evidence against her and Billy and Cane. Michael doesn’t want Lauren to be collateral damage. The staffing attack is just part one. Michael thinks this faked evidence is real enough to really take Phyllis down. Lauren wants to warn Phyllis, but Michael says it’s too late to stop it. But he tells Lauren they might be able to save Phyllis.

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Phyllis Plays it Cool

Meanwhile, she’s telling Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle) that she doesn’t mind the people quitting the company because Phyllis says now she doesn’t have to pay them severance. Victoria tells Phyllis she is definitely going down. Christine Blair Romalotti (Lauralee Bell) joins and she and Victoria mock Phyllis for her kids cutting her out of their lives. Victoria asks Christine if she’s going to be the DA and says Victor told her. And Christine’s wondering why Victor is keeping tabs on her. I’m guessing he wants Christine to file charges on his enemies. Victoria pushes Christine to accept the DA role.

Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor) joins and Victoria asks about Jack, but Kyle is just disgusted because Victoria keeps enabling all the bad things her father does, including what Victor did to his parents. And when Kyle leaves, Victoria tries to downplay what Victor did while she’s talking to Christine. Tries to keep things focused on Phyllis’s shenanigans. And Victoria then offers Christine some information she could use as DA to destroy Phyllis.

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Diane & Patty Face Off

Patty taunts Diane about staying in Genoa City and how she’s going to be spending time with Jack. And then we’ve got Patty saying she’s going to comfort him since Diane’s being awful. Patty also reaches way back into decades ago to blame Diane for a miscarriage she had back then.

And Patty later runs into Phyllis who isn’t happy to see that psycho on the loose. Patty is being weird as usual. And Phyllis reminds her she tried to kill her daughter. She thinks Phyllis needs to show more grace after all the bad things she’s done. Patty prods her also about her kids not talking to her and recommends therapy. Kind of ironic.

Michael later warns Phyllis that Victor is about to get criminal charges dropped on her. Michael says he may be able to help Phyllis out of this scrape. Victor thanks Patty for the good job she did and gives her a big old bag of cash, but Victor warns her not to tell anybody. And then Patty tells Victor she’s thinking she’s going to stay in Genoa City.

Young and the Restless Spoilers Thursday, April 23rd: May Sweeps Kicks Off

Thursday, April 23rd is when May sweeps kicks off and we’ve got Claire Newman (Hayley Erin) there to support Holden Novak (Nathan Owens). Obviously, his head is still spinning from finding out his mom, Stephanie Simmons (Vivica A. Fox), lied all these years about who his bio father was and then he met Malcolm Winters (Shemar Moore) and then found out he’s really sick. So, it’s just a lot. And Holden is going to introduce Claire to his mom, Stephanie, and she seems to approve of Claire. I’m sure that is going to rub Audra Charles (Zuleyka Silver) the wrong way, as most things do.

Also this week, things are tense as Cane Ashby (Billy Flynn) talks to Lily Winters (Christel Khalil) and Stephanie. And then Cane makes a bold move for Lily. I bet he’s going to get tested to see if he can be Malcolm’s donor. Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) is on a dangerous path and he may soon get somebody he loves hurt because he is high all the time these days while lying and denying about it.

Friday, April 24th: Adam Drags A Confession Out Of Riza on Y&R

Friday, April 24th, big stuff as we wrap up the week. Adam Newman (Mark Grossman) drags a confession out of Riza Thompson (Tina Casciani). Adam wants to know if Riza has been Matt Clark‘s (Roger Howarth) accomplice against his family this whole time and if she was helping Matt trap Sharon Newman (Sharon Case) and Noah Newman (Lucas Adams).

Meanwhile, Sharon and Noah arrive at some creepy remote industrial spot that looks abandoned. That’s where they were sent. If you remember, Matt was texting Sharon from Nick’s phone. I wonder if the Newmans are savvy to that now. You’d think they would be since Sharon was also talking to Chelsea Lawson (Melissa Claire Egan). Noah tells Sharon this is not what he was expecting and she asked Noah if they should go in or not on Young and the Restless.

And it looks like Sharon and Noah fall right into Matt’s trap. So, it could be info from Riza that leads the Newman brothers to find Noah and Sharon because this week Nick is behind the wheel with Adam riding shotgun looking pretty tense. That’s probably because Nick is high as a kite and Adam is insane to let him drive.

Victor has an offer for Phyllis that she won’t be able to refuse. So, Victor had a new AI constructed and it has engineered criminal evidence against Phyllis that he’s going to threaten to use against her. And I wonder if Victor is going to offer her a deal to testify against Billy and Cane if she gives back Newman. So, she’ll walk away with nothing, but she won’t go to prison. We’ll see.

Week of April 27th-May 1st: First Full Week of May Sweeps on Young and the Restless

The week of April 27th through May 1st is the first full week of May sweeps. And we’re going to see Matt’s twisted plan for Sharon and Noah all laid out. Not too much longer. And we’re going to get the big final boss battle between Nick and Matt Clark with Adam and others in the mix. The nightmare that is Matt is going to end soon. And Sharon, Noah, and Sienna should be able to breathe a sigh of relief. Kind of weird that everybody else went to Vegas except for Sienna unless she was on another flight or I don’t know is hiding in Chelsea’s room and I just missed her.

Abby Newman (Melissa Ordway) presses Devon Winters (Bryton James) to drop the appeal against Mariah Copeland’s (Camryn Grimes) plea deal. Abby wants him just to accept that Mariah is getting the psychiatric help and that’s the best thing for her and they’ll take care of Dominic. I think Abby’s going to press this point, but Devon may not like it at all.

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Will Cane Save Malcolm?

We will find out if Cane is a donor match and can donate bone marrow to save Malcolm’s life. Lily would be thrilled. Holden would too. That would help Cane’s whole redemption arc. Plus, Claire gets closer to Holden. And it looks like she is probably going to close that door for good on her and Kyle.

We’ll see if Phyllis is going to accept Victor’s offer and whether Phyllis will try and bargain for more than he is offering. But it sounds like he may have her over a barrel because of more dirty tricks. Nick must face his addiction because he’s currently still in the lie and deny phase.

But Josh Morrow teased it would be rock bottom for Nick if his getting high caused somebody to get hurt and that may be happening during sweeps. Nikki and Jack plot a way to make Victor and Diane jealous, but I think there’s going to be fallout from their nuclear option that neither of them are ready for.

An official report has now brought new and disturbing clarity to the case involving Celeste Rivas Hernandez and D4vd. What began as a gruesome discovery tied to a Tesla registered to the musician has now taken further shape through the Medical Examiner’s findings. Amid the results, Celeste’s family is breaking their silence with an unreleased photo of her and their first public statement.

RELATED: Footage Shows D4vd At Arraignment As He Reportedly Pleads Not Guilty To Murder Of Celeste Rivas Hernandez (VIDEO)

Medical Report Confirms Homicide In Celeste Case

According to the report released Wednesday, Celeste Rivas Hernandez died from “multiple penetrating injuries caused by object(s),” with the manner of death officially ruled a homicide. The Medical Examiner noted two penetrating wounds to her torso, including one in her right abdomen that injured her liver and another in her left chest. Two of her fingers were reportedly missing. The report also indicated presumptive positives for benzodiazepines and methamphetamine/MDMA in her system.

Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Odey Ukpo addressed the release of the findings, expressing both relief and gravity in finally sharing the information with the public and the victim’s family. He emphasized the importance of transparency, accountability, and prevention. And he even stated that access to these findings is essential for community awareness and future harm-reduction efforts. Partner agencies also played a role in securing court approval for the disclosure, as the case continues to unfold.

Family Shares Photo And Demands Justice For Celeste

Alongside their statement, Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s family also shared an unreleased photo of her from years ago, seemingly enjoying a snow day, offering a more personal glimpse into the teenager they remember beyond the headlines. In their first public remarks since the case escalated, the family of the teen—who was found dismembered in a Tesla linked to musician D4vd—expressed gratitude to law enforcement and the District Attorney’s Office while also thanking the community of Lake Elsinore for their support. They described Celeste as “a beautiful, strong girl” and emphasizing how deeply she is missed.

“We would like to thank the Los Angeles Police Department and the District Attorney’s Office for their hard work. We would also like to thank the people of Lake Elsinore for all their support. Celeste was a beautiful, strong girl who loved to sing and dance. Every Friday night was movie night and we spent wonderful times together,” the family wrote. “We love her very much and she always told us that she loved us. We miss her deeply. All we want is justice for Celeste.”

Folks Rush To TSR With Heated Takes And Prayers

As soon as the news dropped, folks wasted no time jumping in TSR’s IG comment section to get their feelings off. While some people got heated—claiming they want D4vd “one-on-one”—others shifted the focus to protecting children. Amid all the back-and-forth, plenty of users also paused to send prayers and condolences to Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s family, asking for grace as the situation continues to unfold.

One Instagram user @slimgoodie45 commented “Went from nobody knowing you too the death penalty is wild!!!“

This Instagram user @maiyathedonn said, “give me a steel bat, a redbull, and 45 minutes with him.“

And, Instagram user @keesha_trending_lee claimed, “He was trying to hide his DNA in her fingernails😫 CLEARLY she fought back….“

Meanwhile, Instagram user @barbiewwilliams wrote, “& was on tour like nothing happened…“

While Instagram user @princeleeofficial1 added, “Lord pls guide and protect our children out here 😭😭🙏🏿”

Finally, Instagram user @karamel_kutee shared, “People around her failed her, may she rest peacefully“

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The Marvel Cinematic Universe has introduced and featured many celebrities, and one of them is Tom Hardy. While he isn’t permanently in the MCU, he made a cameo in Spider-Man: No Way Home after teleporting out of the Sony universe. Now, this unofficial MCU character has returned to the streaming charts.

Before the MCU, Hardy has starred in numerous major projects since his career started in 1998. Since then, he has received an Academy Award nomination for “Best Supporting Actor” for The Revenant, a “Rising Star Award” at the 2011 BAFTAs, and “Best Actor in an Action Movie” at the Critics’ Choice Awards for his role in Mad Max: Fury Road. And while it would have been cool to see him appear in a future MCU project, Hardy revealed that he was close to having that vision come to reality. So, as fans prepare for the return of Spider-Man in Spider-Man: Brand New Day and the Avengers in Avengers: Endgame, viewers have turned to the actor’s last Marvel film.

Venon: The Last Dance has recently returned to the streaming charts, sitting at #5 on Amazon Prime’s Top 10, between Mercy and Pretty Lethal. The film continues after the post-credit scene events of Spider-Man: No Way Home, where he’s teleported back to his own universe, but is now being tracked by Knull (Andy Serkis), the creator of the symbiotes. Since its release, Venom: The Last Dance has generated over $478.9 million at the box office and was nominated for “Best Science Fiction Film” at the Saturn Awards.

Are Sony’s ‘Venom’ Films Worth Watching?

The Venom trilogy is part of Sony’s Spider-Man Villain Universe, a separate and now-defunct cinematic franchise, as Sony Pictures holds the film rights to Spider-Man and its related characters. This ownership allows Sony to produce movies centered on Spider-Man characters who have not yet appeared in the MCU, and began in 2018 with Venom.

Starring Hardy, the Venom Trilogy follows Eddie Brock, a journalist who becomes a host to an alien symbiote named Venom. As the two form a symbiotic relationship, they become an anti-hero duo, facing bad guys on their own terms, but have an agreement to “not eat good people.” The first film became a massive success, generating over $856.1 million globally. While it didn’t sit well with critics, the audience praised it, giving it an 80% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Its sequels, Venom: Let There Be Carnage and Venom: The Last Dance, didn’t perform as high as its predecessor. However, it managed to maintain the same praise, with the films earning an 83% and 79% audience score, respectively. As the title implies, Last Dance was intended to be the franchise’s final installment. That said, it was recently announced that Sony is in early development on an animated Venom movie, and Tom Hardy is reportedly involved, though his direct role on the project remains to be seen.

Venom: The Last Dance is available to stream on Netflix. Follow Collider for more updates.

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Sometimes you check out your favorite movies on IMDb and realize that the same great minds are behind everything you love. Other times, you can make surprising behind-the-scenes connections that improve the viewing experience behind movies that you thought were already perfect.

If you’re a fan of the 2018 Best Picture winner Green Book, for instance, I’ve got a fun fact that might just blow your mind. The real-life man Viggo Mortensen portrays in the movie, Tony ‘Lip’ Vallelonga, went on to become an actor himself, starring in several episodes of The Sopranos.

In case you don’t recall, Green Book centers on the true story of Don Shirley’s 1962 concert tour across the deep South. Shirley, a black man, knew that this undertaking could be extremely dangerous and sought to hire a chauffeur with a background in conflict resolution.

After asking around town, he heard about Bronx bouncer Tony Lip, who was out of work while his nightclub underwent significant renovations. As the film shows, Lip was initially hesitant to take the job, though the two grew extremely close over the course of the tour.

By the time the credits roll on Green Book, Tony has effectively invited Dr. Shirley to become a member of his family. The two remained close friends all their lives, even as Tony returned to bouncing at the Copacabana nightclub shortly thereafter. Years later, Tony Lip would meet Francis Ford Coppola and Louis DiGiaimo at that very club. The pair quickly came to admire Vallelonga’s authenticity and hired him in a small, uncredited role in The Godfather.

From there, Tony Lip began taking small roles in numerous films, including Dog Day Afternoon, Raging Bull, Goodfellas, and Donny Brasco. His Italian-American heritage and lived experience as a nightclub bouncer in the Bronx made him an ideal candidate for mob movies, though his most memorable role was on the small screen.

In 2001, Lip began portraying New York mob boss Carmine Lupertazzi Sr. in The Sopranos. The character was known for his shrewd business acumen and ability to carefully speak in code to dodge the feds. Lip’s scenes playing off James Gandolfini’s Tony Soprano and Vincent Curatola’s Johnny Sack feature some of the show’s most memorable moments.

Today, both Tony Lip and Dr. Shirley have passed away, but their friendship has been immortalized through Green Book. The fact that Tony went on to act in The Sopranos years down the line may not have a direct effect on the movie, but it may add some color to your viewing experience.

Furthermore, this behind-the-scenes fact reminds us that the era of Jim Crow and segregation is not as distant as we like to remember. It should be jarring that a person could be a grown adult man during that period of American history, and still be alive to perform in a show that ran through 2007.

Unfortunately, Green Book isn’t currently streaming anywhere, but it’s well worth the price to rent or buy a physical copy. All six seasons of The Sopranos are available to stream on HBO Max.

Days of Our Lives early weekly spoilers for April 27th through May 1st reveal Brady Black (Eric Martsolf) is furious and Sophia Choi (Rachel Boyd) attacks.

As we always do on early edition day, we start with what’s coming the rest of this week. Then we talk about what is ahead next week.

Days of Our Lives Spoilers Wednesday, April 22nd: Johnny Takes Matters Into His Own Hands

With that in mind, on Wednesday, April 22nd, we’ve got Johnny DiMera (Carson Boatman) taking matters into his own hands with regard to Chanel Dupree DiMera‘s (Raven Bowens) health crisis. So, she may be pushing off seeing her OB about the breast lump. Or maybe she’s just, you know, not thinking about it.

After all, Chanel was distracted because Alex Kiriakis (Robert Scott Wilson) dropped off Trey early from babysitting and then Lani Price (Sal Stowers) showed up and got her all excited. And we know this week that Sarah Horton (Linsey Godfrey) is requesting an ASAP mammogram. I presume it’s for Chanel. If she isn’t following up with Sarah, I would guess that Johnny either prodded Chanel or he went ahead and scheduled the scan for her.

DOOL Spoilers: Lani Reconnects with Kristen

So, we’re going to see Lani also catching up with her old convent friend, sister Kristen DiMera (Stacy Haiduk). And I’m sure that she’s going to be thrilled now that Lani is back in Salem to stay. I wonder if she’s going to realize that Kristen is up to something, which is her usual mode of operation.

Tate Black (Leo Howard) is arguing with Sophia on Wednesday. Interested to see if Brady was able to lift fingerprint evidence off the bottle that Tate took, but it definitely looks like he’s exasperated with Sophia getting away with her crimes. Tate wants her arrested.

Marlena Evans (Diedre Hall) asks Xander Cook Kiriakis (Paul Telfer) some hard questions, and I wonder if this is because he’s venting about seeing Sarah Horton (Linsey Godfrey) and Brady canoodling, shows his jealousy. Marlena may prod him if Xander harps on them getting intimate and Marlena may point out the hypocrisy because he was and is still shagging Gwen Rizczech (Emily O’Brien).

Kate Roberts (Lauren Koslow) is still lying to Roman Brady (Josh Taylor) in his face pretty much every day. Kate’s fibbing and denying about her involvement in the Bonnie Kiriakis’ (Judi Evans) plagiarism lawsuit. Roman is going to be livid with her and I’m sure he will soon learn the exact lengths that Kate went to when she and Xander set up Johnny and Bonnie and also embarrassed Julie as a bonus.

Days Spoilers Thursday, April 23rd: May Sweeps Kicks Off

Thursday, April 23rd is the very first day of May sweeps and Leo Stark (Greg Rikkart) is asking Javi Hernandez (Al Calderon) do something with him. Now, I can’t imagine he’s going to do anything like a date with Leo because Javi’s got a new firehouse hottie boyfriend, but Leo might be able to manipulate Javi into something.

New Chad DiMera (Connor Floyd) has questions for Gwen, and he may grill her about her involvement with the lab. Plus, EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) just kicked Gwen out. So, Chad may wonder why, after months of her living at the mansion, did EJ just suddenly toss her out.

Looks like new Chad is going to be very much in EJ’s face if the tone we’re seeing already is what is ahead. They were already bickering about Abby. This is not the same tenor of Chad who left town for Arizona. So, they’re obviously retooling Chad now that they’ve recast him. I really like this actor. I loved Connor Floyd over on Young and the Restless and I’m excited to see him in the role.

Days of our Lives Spoilers: EJ Caught Off-Guard

Also this week, EJ is totally blindsided and it could be about the will reading or Lexie Carver (Nikki Crawford). You know, maybe she’s waking up in a way he didn’t expect. If you remember, Theo Carver (Cameron Johnson) told EJ what signs that Lexie was exhibiting. I’m sure he’s going to go check. Julie Williams (Susan Seaforth Hayes) and Jeremy Horton (Michael Roark) have a heart-to-heart.

I wonder if he’s going to tell Julie that he’s been comforting Stephanie Johnson (Abigail Klein), who keeps turning to him because of issues with Alex. Julie may caution Jeremy about hanging out with his married ex who’s been traumatized. And Julie may advise Jeremy, you know, maybe you should just move forward with your plan. Go back to New York, visit your dad.

Steve Johnson (Stephen Nichols) gives Stephanie a lesson on firearm safety. And I wonder if Steve is going to loan Stephanie a gun or buy her one for her own peace of mind. Or maybe the lesson is enough. I don’t think Alex wants a gun in the house, but he and Stephanie are doing a little better now. So, Alex probably just needs to zip it and smile and, you know, get a gun case with a fingerprint lock.

Days of Our Lives Spoilers Friday, April 24th: Brady Furious at Kristen

Friday, April 24th, we’ve got Brady hearing about the rude and mean things that Kristen said to Marlena. And I think Brady’s almost at a breaking point with Kristen, but usually Marlena may be able to calm Brady down, but he may decide soon that he really has no choice but to fight for custody to end Kristen’s bad influence on Rachel and on his family once and for all.

Xander is chewed out by Sarah. And I wonder what is it now? I wouldn’t put it past Xander to make a snide comment about her and Brady looking awfully intimate when he saw them the other day. I don’t think Sarah will deny it. Maybe she’ll hand it back to Xander pretty hard.

Alex and Stephanie have a moment of closeness. Things were already looking better and she leaves Alex to go run an errand. And then he hears a knock at the door and he thinks it’s Stephanie. Runs to the door calling out that was fast baby. Did you forget your keys? And Alex opens the door and it’s not Stephanie, it’s Joy Wesley (AlexAnn Hopkins).

DOOL Spoilers: Kristen Snaps on EJ

Plus, unhinged and increasingly angry Kristen slaps EJ right in the face and he is not too happy about that at all. Whatever they are arguing about, Kristen and EJ, it might be what provokes Kristen to make a phone call to give a terrible life-ending order.

So she calls crazy Sophia and tells her, “Do it today. No mess, no emotion. Just take the shot.” So sounds like Kristen is giving the kill order on her nephew Johnny. And when he finds out EJ might literally kill both Kristen and Sophia. And I think that would probably improve Salem if he did. You know, overall public safety, you know, improve the air, all of it, because they’re just toxic.

Week of April 27th-May 1st: First Full Week of May Sweeps on Days of Our Lives Spoilers

The week of April 27th through May 1st, it is our first full week of May sweeps. And Michael Roark’s last day as Jeremy Horton is Wednesday, April 29th. So, it looks like he throws a grenade and then leaves town because no doubt he’s the one who called Joy Wesley to tell her what is going on with Alex and Stephanie and probably advises Joy that now is the time to make her move.

I doubt that Jeremy knew that Joy had given birth to Alex’s child. I think if Jeremy knew that all along, he would have already told Stephanie, but Jeremy might have known that Joy had a baby because her mom was dating his dad. And then when he heard the pregnancy scare story from Stephanie, then I think Jeremy probably did the math and realized that Alex is the father of Joy’s baby on Days of our Lives.

So, I do think Alex will be, no pun intended, overjoyed about a baby, no matter how it came out. So, looks like Jeremy is going to leave to see his dad, Mike. Though, we’ll see if he stays away. You know, he may be watching from the sidelines to see if Joy can blow up Alex and Stephanie’s marriage, and then Jeremy could swoop back in to help pick up the pieces.

DOOL Spoilers: Fallout from Stefano’s Will

We’re going to have major surprises and fallout from Stefano DiMera’s (Joseph Mascolo) last will and testament reading that’s coming our way in May sweeps. Theo’s mom, Lexie, should wake up any moment now. Meanwhile, Gabi Hernandez (Cherie Jimenez) cannot stop thinking about what Theo wrote about her in his journal. Now, he used that really clever code system and called her G instead of Gabi.

But I think she probably figured out that what she read was about her. Between that and the secret she’s keeping from Philip Kiriakis (John-Paul Lavoisier) about what she did to Titan, we could see Gabi struggling soon. Alex is probably going to be pushed by Stephanie to get a paternity test and Shawn Douglas-Brady (Brandon Beemer) and Jada Hunter (Elia Cantu) to get closer as he recovers from the shooting.

Hulu’s The Testaments pulls inspiration from Margaret Atwood‘s book — but what significant changes did The Handmaid’s Tale spinoff make?

Based on Atwood’s novel of the same name, The Handmaid’s Tale, which aired from 2017 to 2025, takes place in a dystopian future where low fertility rates lead women to be assigned to men for the purpose of bearing children.

The Hulu show took inspiration from Atwood’s source material before expanding with The Testaments. Set 15 years later — in the book at least — the follow-up is narrated by Ann Dowd‘s Aunt Lydia as viewers are thrust back into the dystopian future with characters such as Agnes from Gilead and Daisy from Canada. Together, they secretly gather and smuggle incriminating information about Gilead’s regime out of the country. Agnes and Daisy pose as “Pearl Girls” to infiltrate Canada, while Aunt Lydia acts as a covert source within Gilead.

“Although I could not continue with the story of Offred, I could continue with three other people concerned in these events and tell the story of the beginning of the end, because we know from The Handmaid’s Tale that Gilead vanishes,” Atwood told journalists at an event in 2019. “It’s no longer present 200 years into the future, because they’re having a symposium on it. How did it collapse? How do these kinds of regimes disappear? I was interested in exploring that.”

She continued: “There [are] some new costume choices in this book. Human beings throughout time love outfits that tell you who you’re looking at, like football teams and things like that. So yes, we have some new outfits.”

When The Testaments premiered in April 2026, creator Bruce Miller explained what they pulled from the page — and what they didn’t.

“I’m trying to not necessarily take things in the order they happen in the book, but to take the big central elements and move them into a timeline that makes as much sense as we can,” Miller told The Hollywood Reporter. “We’re definitely trying to follow the overall story of the book, but the ins and outs of the actual storyline are difficult because characters are different ages, and we had to redefine the Daisy character to keep things practical in our world.”

Miller also wanted to expand in certain areas.

“With Handmaid’s, there was always stuff to mine. All the way up to the last season, we were mining pieces. A lot of these things are mentioned in the book very vaguely, and we said, ‘Oh, let’s take that seed and let it bloom,’” he continued. “But this is Margaret’s world, and that’s the resource that we should be going to. She’s a very solid storyteller, so if we’re going to do something different than what Margaret did, we need a reason. I’m trying to [adapt] as much as I can because I think it worked in the book for a reason, not because I have general fealty to the book.”

Keep scrolling to see the biggest differences between the show and book:

The Difference in a Time Jump

While Atwood’s book picked up 15 years later, the spinoff show is set four years after the events of The Handmaid’s Tale series finale.

Daisy’s True Identity

Atwood’s version of The Testaments introduced Daisy as the name given to Nichole a.k.a June (Elisabeth Moss) and Nick’s (Max Minghella) daughter who went by Holly by the end of The Handmaid’s Tale.

Daisy is not Holly in the TV show — largely because of the time jump.

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Lydia’s Backstory Being Explored

Ann Dowd teased before The Testaments premiered that Lydia would be a school teacher in the TV world while the book revealed she was a family court judge.

The General Timeline

Creator Bruce Miller confirmed that The Testaments’ debut season will cover that first section of Atwood’s novel. Since The Handmaid’s Tale ran for six seasons based on one book, The Testaments will likely take liberties as well if it finds success on Hulu.

Commander Judd’s Casting

In Atwood’s The Testaments book, Judd is described as a high-ranking Gilead commander who repeatedly marries child brides in his advanced age. The Plums, like Agnes and Becka, don’t glorify the chance to marry him. On the show, Judd was aged down and portrayed by actor Charlie Carrick. Agnes and her classmates are in awe of Judd’s wife, their friend Penny.