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Paramount Execs Expect To Go Broke This Year, Even After Buying Warner Bros.
By TeeJay Small
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With all the money Paramount Skydance has been shelling out lately, you’d expect them to have a crop of massive investments right around the bend that will replenish the savings of their top executives and shareholders. Unfortunately, it looks like the billionaires running the show at the major movie studio aren’t up on their accounting, as CEO David Ellison tells Variety he expects “significantly lower theatrical revenue” for the remainder of 2026. Even though Paramount has dozens of blockbuster films slated for theatrical release, the corporation’s accountants are expecting to see a sharp loss, due to an overall decline in ticket sales.
So Much Merging, So Little Actual Cash
While it’s true that the entire movie theater industry is struggling to remain afloat in the streaming age, it’s shocking that Paramount would be in this position. For starters, the conglomerate owns multiple streaming services, meaning they can effectively control the competition for theatrical releases. They already have Paramount+ for original shows such as Tulsa King, Dutton Ranch, and Strange New Worlds, as well as Pluto TV, where they can soak up ad revenue on older classic films. Paramount even owns BET+, which must be pulling in tens of dollars per month worldwide, at least.
Now, as Paramount prepares to execute their merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, they’ll be taking over the entire DCU, HBO, the Harry Potter franchise, the Food Network, HGTV, the Discovery Channel, and more. Does David Ellison seriously not have the business capability to make money off any of these ventures? If not, then why is he buying them for a price tag that’s the length of an international phone number?
Phase One: Acquire, Phase 2: ???, Phase 3: Profit
Specifically, Ellison told Variety that Paramount and Warner Bros. “are actually making 30 films to date,” and that that figure is “accelerating” as the merger solidifies. Despite this impressive output, Ellison has assured shareholders that they can anticipate “significantly lower theatrical revenue year-over-year … as we build into our 2027+ slates.” Paramount and Warner will tout over 200 million combined streaming subscribers, along with a suite of some of the most recognizable IPs in human history, and they’re scrambling to figure out how to turn a profit.
Perhaps these comments represent an overall decline in the entertainment industry at large. Of course, it seems more likely that the wrong people have been put in charge. A brief doomscroll on any social media outlet will alert you to thousands of fans with great ideas, and untold sums of aspiring writers, actors, and filmmakers. These people can’t get jobs in Hollywood because out-of-touch billionaires are busy putting their dumb sons in everything, and locking anyone without direct connections out of the industry. If a few multi-billion dollar corporations need to hemorrhage money in order for bigwig execs to understand that, it may be a necessary evil.
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard is ready for summer.
The My Time to Stand author, 34, shared a new set of bikini-clad photos while relaxing with boyfriend Ken Urker by the pool on Wednesday, May 6.
“Slow moments, warm sun, and the man who makes life beautiful. @kenurker #gypsyroseblanchard,” she captioned her Instagram post. Blanchard wore a baby blue set with a floral design while Urker was clad in a blue patterned button-up, matching shorts and a baseball cap.
The mom of one, who welcomed daughter Aurora with Urker, 33, in December 2024, showed off her weight loss weeks after revealing that her slimdown “came from life circumstances” in a video caption she posted on March 4.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard, Ken Urker Courtesy of Gypsy Rose Blanchard/Instagram
Blanchard stepped on a scale in the clip, revealing that she was 108.2 pounds. “I’m not gatekeeping,” she shared. “After being released two years ago my lifestyle changed a lot — from commissary junk food to home-cooked meals and trying new foods.”
She also denied using weight-loss medications or sticking to a strict workout plan, adding, “I don’t follow a workout routine (though I’d love one), I don’t limit my diet, and I don’t use GLP-1. I wasn’t actively trying to lose weight… my whole life just changed and adjusted to freedom. 💗”
Blanchard has rebuilt her life after being released from prison in 2023 after eight years behind bars for the 2016 murder of her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard. Dee Dee is believed to have suffered from Munchausen syndrome by proxy, a mental illness where a caregiver fabricates or induces illness in another person for attention, sympathy or financial gain.
Exactly one year after she was released from prison, Gypsy Rose Blanchard became a mother. Blanchard, 33, and her partner, Ken Urker, welcomed a baby girl named Aurora on Saturday, December 28. Urker broke the news via Instagram on Wednesday, January 1. “Welcoming 2025 with the greatest gift of all 👼,” Urker shared alongside a […]
“I was desperate to get out of that situation,” Gypsy told People at the time, revealing she regrets how she handled it. “If I had another chance to redo everything, I don’t know if I would go back to when I was a child and tell my aunts and uncles that I’m not sick and mommy makes me sick.”
“It’s a journey,” she added. “I’m still really trying to come to a place of forgiveness for her, for myself and the situation.”
While it often takes a while for some platforms to settle on one, every streaming service has a flagship property. For Netflix, that includes hits like Stranger Things and The Night Agent, while Apple TV leans on standout series such as Ted Lasso and Pluribus. It took Prime Video some time to establish its own flagship property, but a few years agoit finally settled on Reacher, which it considered a project worth investing in. The conspiracy series comes from Lee Child’s novels. Although Tom Cruise was the first to take on the role in live-action, many fans feel Alan Ritchson is a far better physical match for the character. Prime Video has already debuted three full seasons of Reacher, and another is confirmed to be on the way before the end of 2026. The show has also helped elevate Ritchson into one of the biggest action stars in the world, allowing him to star in hits for other platforms like War Machine.
Before Reacher, however, Prime Video captured that same action-conspiracy success with Jack Ryan, the Tom Clancy-inspired action series starring John Krasinski. The show debuted in 2018 and, after some unfortunate delays brought on by COVID-19, concluded its four-season run in 2023. Even so, fans weren’t quite ready to move on from Jack Ryan, which led Prime Video to bring Krasinski back alongside returning cast members like Wendell Pierce (Superman) and Michael Kelly (Lioness) for a follow-up spin-off film. Prime Video has officially announced Jack Ryan: Ghost War, and the platform even previewed a trailer for the project a few weeks ago. The story of Jack Ryan will continue later this month when the film drops exclusively on Prime Video on May 20.
What Is the New ‘Jack Ryan: Ghost War’ Movie About?
In the new Ghost War sequel film, Jack Ryan finds himself back in the world of espionage when a covert mission unravels a deadly conspiracy, forcing him to confront a rogue black-ops unit. Operating in real time with lives on the line and the threat escalating at every turn, Jack reunites with CIA operative Mike November (Michael Kelly) and former boss James Greer (Wendell Pierce). Their combined experience the only edge they have against an enemy who knows them like the back of their hand. Backed by an unlikely new partner, MI6 officer Emma Marlowe (Sienna Miller), Jack and his team navigate a web of betrayal, facing a past they thought was long behind them. Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War is billed as the most dangerous and personal threat Jack Ryan has ever faced during his tenure as a CIA officer.
Check out all four seasons of Jack Ryan on Prime Video and stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of Ghost War, which launches later this month on May 20.
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May 20, 2026
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105 Minutes
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Andrew Bernstein
As the Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini scandal continues to add more pages than a quarterback’s playbook, an NFL veteran has weighed in on the controversy— and he has a hot take.
Former Pro Bowl wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh saw the TMZ report on Wednesday, May 6, showing alleged visual evidence that the pair rented a boat while Russini, 43, was pregnant in 2021. Now, he’s thinking there could be more to the story.
“This wasn’t an affair. That’s his girlfriend, they were dating,” Houshmandzadeh, 48, said in an appearance on the “Speakeasy” YouTube show on Wednesday. “That’s a decision he made, and she also made.”
He further alleged that “it wouldn’t surprise me” if the baby “might” belong to Vrabel, 50.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and NFL reporter Dianna Russini were caught on video during their controversial boat trip together in June 2021. TMZ Sports posted the clip on Thursday, May 7, which allegedly shows Vrabel, 50, and Russini, 43, on the dock of a private boat rental company in Putnam County, Tennessee. […]
The alleged boat rental happened one year after Russini married her husband, Kevin Goldschmidt. Vrabel has been married to his wife, Jen, since 1999.
Russini and Goldschmidt share two children. She was pregnant with her oldest when reports indicate she and Vrabel rented a private boat in Putnam County, Tennessee for two to three hours with no other passengers.
Us Weekly has reached out to contacts for Vrabel and Russini for comment.
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Over the past month, photos and reports of Vrabel and Russini’s alleged relationship have continued to surface, beginning with pictures published by Page Six on April 7 that showed them appearing to hold hands and embrace at an Arizona resort. Since then, photos have emerged of them seemingly kissing in a bar in 2020 and together at a casino in 2024.
Russini and Vrabel both downplayed the controversy at first, saying the photos were innocent. Russini, however, later resigned from her job at The Athletic amid an internal investigation into the scandal and Vrabel took time away from the team during the NFL Draft to seek counseling.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and NFL reporter Dianna Russini became the center of a media firestorm after photos surfaced showing the two holding hands and embracing at an Arizona resort. The images, published by Page Six on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, showed Vrabel and Russini at a boutique hotel in Sedona. According […]
Through it all, Vrabel has maintained the public support of his players, including quarterback Drake Maye, who called his coach a “great human being” just hours before news broke of the alleged boat rental.
“I mean, he’s our head coach,” Maye, 23, told the Associated Press on Wednesday following the Truist Championship Pro-Am in Charlotte. “I think he’s done a great job of talking to us and talking us through it. I’m just looking forward to getting back to work and getting ready.”
The quarterback added, “I know he’s got the right mindset … I love playing for him.”
Nearly 30 years after Kristin Smart disappeared, the search for her body has continued after police issued a new search warrant in connection to her 1996 disappearance.
Smart, 19, vanished from California Polytechnic State University, where she had just finished her freshman year, after she attended an off-campus party on May 25, 1996.
Paul Flores was convicted of her murder 25 years later in October 2022. While Flores, 49, was found guilty and was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison, the mystery behind Smart’s disappearance still has several unanswered questions, including where her body is.
On Wednesday, May 6, deputies with the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a house in the 500 block of East Branch Street in connection to Smart’s disappearance. The home belongs to Flores’ mother, Susan Flores, according to USA Today.
While Kristin Smart was killed in 1996, her murderer, Paul Flores, wasn’t convicted of the crime until nearly three decades later in 2022. On Us Weekly’s Uncovered, investigative journalist Kristin Thorne explained how the testimonies of two women ultimately helped convict him of Smart’s murder. Smart was murdered at the age of 19 on the […]
The sheriff’s office confirmed in a statement that same day that the investigation stemmed from a search warrant that was signed by a Superior Court judge and was related to Smart’s disappearance.
“The Sheriff’s Office remains committed to bringing Kristin home to her family,” the sheriff’s office’s statement read. “No further information is available.”
While the agency did not share any additional information, they did upload photos from the recent search. Officers were photographed talking outside of the home, as well as walking through an outdoor garden on the property and in a garage that stored many household items.
“Your Own Backyard” podcast, which is about Smart’s disappearance, reported that deputies served Flores’ mother on her doorstep at 7:05 a.m.
Back in March 2021, Flores’ father Ruben Flores’ property was searched with ground-penetrating radar in connection to Smart’s disappearance. The search resulted in both Flores men being arrested. Ruben was arrested as an accessory to murder, though he was later acquitted of the charge.
During the search, authorities found a 6-foot by 4-foot void under Ruben’s deck and took several soil samples from the area. The samples tested positive for the presence of human blood, which led prosecutors to believe that Smart’s body was removed from that location some time prior to the search.
Smart’s disappearance was a topic covered on Us Weekly’s Uncovered. San Luis Obispo Tribune reporter Chloe Jones, who covered Flores’ trial and has spoken with Smart’s parents, told investigative journalist Kristin Thorne that the Smart family still hoped to find her body.
“They still don’t have a body, and all they want to do is have her body, have that closure to lay her to rest,” Jones said. “They’re still in a lot of pain, they’re still hurting. They still feel like, even though the trial’s done, they don’t have that closure that they’d like.”
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Disney’s 3-Part Sci-Fi Spin-Off With Near-Perfect RT Score Quietly Returns to Streaming Charts
Only two weeks remain until The Mandalorian and Grogu hits theaters. This upcoming Star Wars feature (the first in quite a while) starring Pedro Pascal will continue where the Disney+ series it was based on left off, and since The Mandalorian and Grogu‘s theatrical release is fast approaching, it’s no surprise that fans are revisiting the show where it all began.
The Mandalorian is a Disney+ exclusive TV series that started in 2019 and ran for three seasons. The show follows Din Djarin (Pascal), a Mandalorian bounty hunter, who was hired to retrieve a Yoda-like alien infant named Grogu, but decides to protect him from the Imperial remnant forces and their commander, Moff Gideon (Giancarlo Esposito). The show takes place five years after Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi, and later seasons introduce familiar characters from previous Star Wars titles, such as Bo-Katan Kryze (Katee Sackhoff), Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), and Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson).
Recently, The Mandalorian returned to the streaming charts, sitting at #4 on Disney+’s Top 10 TV Shows in the United States, between Daredevil: Born Again and Secret of the Bees. Additionally, the special preview for The Mandalorian and Grogu continues to dominate the U.S. Disney+ charts, sitting at #1, just above Maul – Shadow Lord. The latest Nielsen data on Star Wars streaming numbers revealed that The Mandalorian attracted both Gen Alpha and Baby Boomers during Q1 2026, proving that the series remains relevant three years after its season finale.
Is ‘The Mandalorian’ Worth Watching?
When The Mandalorian was released on Disney+, it immediately became a viral hit, mainly due to the debut of Grogu, who, at the time, the internet dubbed “Baby Yoda” because his name had not yet been revealed. As of writing, The Mandalorian has a high 90% critics score and a 78% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, and an IMDb score of 8.6. Critics and audiences were harsher towards The Mandalorian Season 3, which sits at an 84% critics score, while the first 2 seasons have a 93% rating. Meanwhile, the audience score for Season 3 is 51%, while the first two seasons gained high praise.
Collider’s Dave Trumbore reviewed Season 1 of The Mandalorian and gave it four stars. According to him, he praised Pascal’s performance, despite his face being covered most of the time, and claimed he was the perfect casting choice for the role. He also praised Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni’s writing for the season.
The Mandalorian and Grogu debuts in theaters on May 22, 2026. In the meantime, you can stream all three seasons of The Mandalorian on Disney+. Follow Collider for more updates.
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Rick Famuyiwa, Bryce Dallas Howard, Dave Filoni, Carl Weathers, Peyton Reed, Deborah Chow, Jon Favreau, Peter Ramsey, Robert Rodriguez, Taika Waititi, Lee Isaac Chung
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‘Mortal Kombat II’ Officially Breaks a Decade-Long Franchise Streak Before May 8 Release
The wait for Mortal Kombat II is almost over, as theatergoers will finally find out whether it lives up to expectations in less than twenty-four hours. Serving as the fourth installment in the Mortal Kombat film series, the new movie is widely regarded as an improvement over its 2021 predecessor and brings back several fan-favorites. Among the returning cast members are Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, Mehcad Brooks, Lewis Tan, Damon Herriman — this time in a different role — Chin Han, Tadanobu Asano, Joe Taslim, and Hiroyuki Sanada.
As anticipation continues to build, Mortal Kombat II has officially received its Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes, with early reactions praising its brutal action sequences and its incorporation of the franchise’s legendary characters. With that said, the fantasy adaptation currently holds a 73% critics’ score on the review aggregator website based on 82 reviews, 60 of which are positive. This marks a major achievement for the iconic franchise, ending a decade-long streak of “rotten” scores for its live-action entries. Notably, the previous three live-action films released in 1995, 1997, and 2021 all scored below 60%.
What Do Critics Have To Say About ‘Mortal Kombat II’?
Directed by Simon McQuoid and written by Jeremy Slater, Mortal Kombat II follows fan-favorite champions — now joined by Johnny Cage himself — pitted against one another in the ultimate no-holds-barred, gory battle against the dark rule of Shao Kahn, which threatens the very existence of Earthrealm and its defenders. Karl Urban stars as Johnny Cage, joining new cast additions Adeline Rudolph and Tati Gabrielle.
With many critics praising Mortal Kombat II, the positive reception bodes well for the franchise’s future, especially with another sequel already in development. In Collider’s review, Aidan Kelly awarded the film a 7/10, noting that although the first half struggles with pacing issues and balancing its large ensemble of characters, the second half evolves into a bloody thrill ride where nearly every minute delivers entertainment.
CBR critic Rachel Leishman also gave the martial arts sequel a 7/10, praising it as wildly entertaining and arguing that it serves as a reminder that movies can simply provide audiences with an escape from reality and bring joy amid all the chaos. Similarly, MovieWeb rated the film 3.5/5, describing Mortal Kombat II as a “savage sequel” that die-hard fans will appreciate for its excessive carnage, faithfulness to the video game lore, and relentless “f-bombs.”
Mortal Kombat II arrives in theaters on May 8, 2026.
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May 8, 2026
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“Star Wars” actor Mark Hamill may not be able to use the Force to get out of this one! The actor, best known for his role as Luke Skywalker in the Lucasfilm franchise, has never been shy about his political views. However, he might have taken things a step too far when he shared an AI-generated photo of U.S. President Donald Trump in a grave with the caption, “If Only.”
‘Star Wars’ Actor Mark Hamill Shared An AI Photo Of Donald Trump In A Grave
On Wednesday, “The Life of Chuck” actor shared an AI-generated image on Bluesky depicting current U.S. President Donald Trump in a shallow grave, with daisies growing around his body. The image featured a gravestone that contained the President’s name and the dates 1946-2024. The words “If Only” were written at the bottom.
Hamill captioned the post, “If Only — He should live long enough to witness his inevitable devastating loss in the midterms, be held accountable for his unprecedented corruption, impeached, convicted & humiliated for his countless crimes.”
He added, “Long enough to realize he’ll be disgraced in the history books, forevermore.” He capped off his message with the hashtag “#don_TheCON.”
The White House Slammed Mark Hamill’s AI Image Of Donald Trump
White House Spokesman Davis Ingle responded to the post with a brief statement, calling the actor a “deranged lunatic” and mocking the Obama Presidential Center’s Star Wars Day video on May 4.
“Barack Hussein Obama just appeared in a video with this deranged lunatic three days ago,” he wrote. “Now this same person is calling for President Trump to die. Why won’t Obama and Democrats condemn this disgusting call to violence?”
Mark Hamill Apologized For The Post
On Thursday afternoon, Hamill deleted the original photo and shared a new message.
“Accurate Edit for Clarity: ‘He should live long enough to… be held accountable for his… crimes,’” he wrote alongside another photo of Trump. “Actually, I was wishing him the opposite of dead, but apologize if you found the image inappropriate.”
Mark Hamill Called ‘One Sick Individual’
The official White House Rapid Response account also took to X, the social media platform also known as Twitter, to slam Mark Hamill’s post.
“@MarkHamill is one sick individual,” the account wrote. “These Radical Left lunatics just can’t help themselves. This kind of rhetoric is exactly what has inspired three assassination attempts in two years against our President.”
Donald Trump Shared His Own Post On Star Wars Day
May 4 is known as Star Wars Day, on a play of the signature phrase “May the Force Be With You,” when it becomes “May The Fourth Be With You.”
This year, the official White House X account posted an image of Trump as Pedro Pascal’s bounty hunter character Din Djarin holding Grogu, more affectionately known as Baby Yoda, ahead of “The Mandalorian & Grogu” movie, which hits theaters later this month.
“In a galaxy that demands strength – America stands ready,” the post‘s caption said. “This is the way. May the 4th be with you.”
For Star Wars Day 2025, the White House posted another AI-generated photo of Trump holding a red lightsaber. The color red is usually associated with the Sith, or “evil,” and was widely mocked online.
“Happy May the 4th to all, including the Radical Left Lunatics who are fighting so hard to to bring Sith Lords, Murderers, Drug Lords, Dangerous Prisoners, & well known MS-13 Gang Members, back into our Galaxy. You’re not the Rebellion — you’re the Empire,” the post’s caption read. “May the 4th be with you.”
Is Mark Hamill Done With ‘Star Wars’?
Luke Skywalker’s character passed away at the end of 2017’s controversial “The Last Jedi,” although some are still hoping for his return. Hamill seems to have moved on from a galaxy far, far away; however, as he told Comicbook in June 2025, Lucasfilm should focus on a new cast of characters.
“But my deal is, I had my time. I’m appreciative of that, but I think they should focus on the future and all the new characters,” he said before pointing out that Luke physically “disappeared” following his death and only left his cloak on the ground.
“I left my robes behind. And there’s no way I’m gonna appear as a naked force ghost,” the actor joked.
Days of Our Lives indicates Stephanie Johnson (Abigail Klein) isn’t happy that her husband, Alex Kiriakis (Robert Scott Wilson), fathered a baby with his ex-girlfriend, Joy Wesley (AlexAnn Hopkins). And this has left Stephanie in a tough spot because it’s not like Alex betrayed her or anything.
You know, he didn’t cheat, nothing like that, and he was just as blindsided as Stephanie. And with his wife venting to a bunch of people about her issues with this baby bombshell, we could see her walk away from Alex. Their marriage might end over this. We have a lot to talk about. let’s do this.
Stephanie Made It Clear She Doesn’t Want Kids on Days of Our Lives
Before Joy showed up with the baby, Stephanie and Alex had that uncomfortable talk where Stephanie made it clear that she’s definitely not going to consider starting a family now. And she told Alex she might never want to have kids, and he was a little annoyed because he thinks Stephanie just doesn’t want kids with him.
Because if you remember she was willing to jump in and play, you know, pseudo stepmom to Chad DiMera‘s (Connor Floyd) kids and Alex thought Stephanie might be willing to have a baby with Chad, but just not with him. And that led to Stephanie being frustrated. You know, she walked out, she confided in Jeremy Horton (Michael Roark), and that of course led to Joy coming to town with baby Kelsey and that changed everything and it could kill their marriage.
Jeremy Had Perfect Timing on DOOL
I mean, it was really the worst time for Jeremy to lure Joy to Salem. And of course, he knew it because Stephanie and Alex had been having a rough time since her kidnapping. You know, Stephanie got mad when Alex was being a bit controlling in the aftermath of that, but she’s been getting therapy. She and Alex were finally getting back to a good place.
Stephanie and Alex did that skydiving date, and Stephanie said she hadn’t felt that live-in-the-moment feeling for quite some time. And it was right after she and Alex got back and Stephanie left to run an errand that Joy showed up. And Alex thought Stephanie left her keys, but then he opened the door. Bam, there’s Joy with cute little baby Kelsey in her little stroller.
Alex Smitten with His Daughter on Days
And of course, we’ve been expecting Joy back with the baby for a while because, you know, we all knew she lied to Alex and Stephanie about the pregnancy test. Although Alex was initially shocked when Joy introduced baby Kelsey to him, once Alex held his daughter, he was smitten, over the moon, excited.
And even though he didn’t think Joy was lying, it was smart that Alex got a DNA test that did in fact prove the baby’s paternity. Yes, Kelsey is Alex’s daughter. Meanwhile, Stephanie is horrified because now her life has taken another unexpected and chaotic turn and it’s other people doing things to affect her life. These aren’t choices she made. These are things being done to her, you know.
Days of our Lives: Stephanie Trying to Figure it all Out
So, she’s gone and she’s looking for comfort and advice from her mom, Kayla Brady (Mary Beth Evans.) She’s also talked to Dr. Marlena Evans (Diedre Hall). You know, Stephanie just feels ill equipped to be a stepmother right now, which is fair. She’s still dealing with PTSD from the kidnapping. That’s why she wanted the gun.
And so her dad, Steve, got Stephanie a pistol and ammo and a gun safe. Took her and Brady Black (Eric Martsolf) to the gun range, taught her how to shoot. Unfortunately for Stephanie, the thing causing problems in her life at this point aren’t things that a gun will help with.
Alex And Justin Bond Over Being Dads
You know, this week, Alex and his dad, Justin Kiriakis (Wally Kurth), are bonding over being dads. And Alex’s father is thrilled to have this grandbaby in his life. And I’m sure he’s going to fill Justin in on the drama that the baby reveal caused in his marriage to Stephanie.
So, we could see Justin offering Alex some good advice about how to deal with her reluctance to help raise Kelsey, much less embrace his daughter. If you remember, Justin’s late wife, Adrienne, was not Alex’s biological mom. That was Anjelica Deveraux. And while it took some time, eventually Adrienne grew to love Alex and she saw him as her son just as much as her other sons, one bio and two adopted that she had on Days of our Lives.
Days of our Lives: Stephanie Does Not Want to Be a Mom
But I have a feeling that Stephanie isn’t looking to get advice from Justin or anybody else about raising another woman’s child. She just kind of doesn’t want to do it. Stephanie knows she’s not ready to be a mom now. Maybe not ever, and Kelsey and Joy being in the mix is already causing strife for Stephanie and Alex this week. Not only does he talk with Justin about his daughter Kelsey, but Stephanie has a heart-to-heart with her bestie Jada Hunter (Elia Cantu).
So, Stephanie’s frustrated. I think for the most part that this is just a blind side. Because if Joy had told the truth when she first did that pregnancy test back last year, you know, Stephanie would have had all this time to adjust. But Joy lied to their faces, then left town fully intent to have this baby. She had 9 months of pregnancy and 6 months since the birth to come clean. But Joy didn’t tell Alex until Jeremy prodded her. He was hoping, of course, it would split Stephanie and Alex. And it may.
Alex Left Out That He Wanted Joy To Move To Salem
Even though Stephanie rejected Jeremy, you know, that’s not all there is to it. Alex told Stephanie that Joy and Kelsey are going to stay in Salem so Alex can be near his daughter, but he kind of left out that he told Joy he wanted her to move to Salem. That’s kind of an important distinction, but I think he didn’t want to poke the bear too much.
I wouldn’t be surprised if Alex looked for an apartment for Joy that’s nearby his place with Stephanie. It’d be terrible if it was in the same building. Convenient, but terrible. Also, I’m sure Alex is going to want to have Kelsey over to his and Stephanie’s place a whole bunch. And I think that could make her even more uncomfortable.
I mean, to me, it feels like they’re laying the groundwork for Alex and Stephanie to split. Another issue for them related to the baby is I don’t think Alex is going to let Stephanie keep that gun in the house because Alex isn’t going to want his daughter around a firearm. Plus, Stephanie is breaking all her dad Steve’s gun safety rules. She’s not keeping it in the safe. And she’s not keeping the ammo separate. She’s just got it in a drawer loaded. If Alex takes it on himself to get rid of Stephanie’s gun for safety reasons, I think that would push her to explode.
Joy Wants To Use Her Daughter To Steal Alex on Days
Plus, we know that Joy wants to get with Alex. She is really hoping that it’ll happen. And I think Joy is willing to use her daughter to try and steal Alex from Stephanie. That’s another complication. And if Stephanie feels like she’s losing control of her life again, like with the kidnapping and Alex overstepping, that’s just more problems piling up.
Especially if he insists that that gun has got to go. You know, Stephanie might take a step back from her marriage because the firearm is like a security blanket at this point. So, I could see her wanting a little break from the stress and just everything, and she could go stay with Steve and Kayla for a while just to give them a breather.
Days of our Lives: Stephanie May Shoot Owen Kent
Hopefully Stephanie does what she needs to protect her mental health. I’m kind of worried that she might grab that gun and shoot Owen Kent (Wes Ramsey) at his trial if we get to see that happen on screen. They have mentioned that his trial is upcoming and Stephanie was imagining shooting him when she was aiming at the targets at the gun range.
So, I’m not sure at this point if Alex and Stephanie’s marriage can survive all of these external pressures. It may fall apart permanently. It may fall apart in the short run and then they find a way to get back together. So, we’ll have to wait and see if he winds up with Joy and then Stephanie moves on. We’ll see.
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Eva Longoria has cracked the code to always looking effortlessly glam, and thankfully, she’s not gatekeeping. In 2023, the actress and producer walked fans through her now-famous “Hottest Mom” makeup routine, casually dropping that, despite relying on pricy products from brands like Victoria Beckham Beauty, she still keeps a drugstore staple in her makeup bag. The lipstick that earned a starring role? L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Satin — a.k.a. the same tube your mom probably had on her vanity in 1995.
“I grew up with this,” Longoria revealed in a Vogue: Beauty Secrets video, holding up two different shades. “My mom wears a red lip. I used to grab her Colour Riche, and, ugh, it has the most beautiful scent.” The nostalgia hit instantly. Anyone who remembers raiding their mother’s makeup bag knows exactly that creamy, slightly powdery fragrance she’s talking about. It’s the smell of getting caught playing dress-up.
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Longoria’s technique is the part worth studying. She layered two shades: 815 Ginger Spice as her base, then 843 Toasted Almond dabbed right in the center for dimension. Toasted Almond, for the uninitiated, was the unofficial lip color of the ’90s, the shade that defined every millennial’s first foray into ‘grown-up’ makeup. Longoria knows her audience. By pairing a warm, spiced red with that creamy nude, she’s giving you a lip that reads as sophisticated, lived-in and genuinely flattering rather than flat.
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Longoria may be a global ambassador for L’Oréal, but her endorsement still felt authentic. She didn’t call the $8 lipstick a ‘steal’ (even though it is) or frame it as a ‘dupe.’ She treated Colour Riche like the heirloom it is — a beauty product passed down from her mom that still earns its place in her routine today.
Even without celebrity hype, the budget-friendly drugstore pick is nothing short of iconic. The formula is infused with argan oil and vitamin E, which is why it glides on with a hydrating, almost balm-like feel rather than dragging across your lips. The satin finish lands somewhere between creamy and luminous, the sweet spot that makes lips look fuller without veering into sticky gloss territory. It also photographs beautifully and reads expensive in person, which is exactly why a Hollywood actress can pull it out on camera without flinching.
Color range is where Colour Riche truly shines. Beyond Longoria’s picks, there are blue-based reds, brick browns, soft mauves and pinks that flatter every skin tone. The shades feel pigmented but not heavy, so you get color payoff without the dryness that plagues cheaper formulas. And that scent Longoria swooned over? Still there, boosting your mood each time you apply.
“Love everything about this lipstick!” one Amazon reviewer wrote, sharing that they purchased Ginger Spice. “I love the color, the texture, the smell and the price is right!”
“I’ve been using this lipstick for about 10 years in a couple of shades. Nature’s Blush and Toasted Almond are my favorites,” revealed another shopper. “I’m one of those women who wears lipstick everywhere (yes, even to the beach!), all the time. If my lips get dry, they start to chap! This lipstick is very moist and rich in color. It stays on much longer than other brands. It’s not a gloss, nor is it super ultra-moist, as those lipsticks never stay on long, in my opinion. There are other L’Oréal lipsticks I like as well, but for staying power, this is my go-to.”
Longoria knows it’s not always about chasing trends or dropping a paycheck on viral products. Sometimes, the best beauty trick is knowing what works, leaning into a few affordable classics and layering smart. Whether you grab the star’s exact two-shade combo or opt to build your own signature, you can rest easy knowing that you’re getting a lipstick that shaped a generation of beauty memories, and the same one Longoria still reaches for when she wants to look her best.
$8 for a celebrity-approved lip with built-in nostalgia? That’s the kind of math that always works out!
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Meghan Markle is reportedly upset over a joke made about her on “Saturday Night Live,” with insiders saying the comment will make her distance herself from NBC.
The sketch, delivered by Colin Jost, sparked claims of public humiliation and renewed scrutiny of how she perceives media treatment.
Despite the brutal joke, Meghan Markle has been focused on family life, recently celebrating son Archie’s seventh birthday with cute images of the young prince.
Meghan has seemingly been left displeased after “Saturday Night Live” roasted her in their latest episode.
The comment, delivered during “Weekend Update” by Colin Jost, reportedly referred to Meghan as an “American terrorist” in a royal-themed sketch involving King Charles III and Prince Harry, with an image of the couple shown during the joke.
According to sources, Meghan viewed the moment as more than comedy, seeing it as a public humiliation rather than satire.
One insider claimed she felt the joke was personal and disrespectful, adding that she tends to withdraw from media relationships when she feels unfairly targeted.
“She sees this as deliberate, cheap, and personal — and once she feels mocked, she shuts the door,” the source shared.
Those close to her also suggest the incident fits a broader pattern in how she perceives media treatment, saying she is sensitive to what she sees as repeated public ridicule of both herself and Harry.
The Duchess Might Distance Herself From NBC Over The Joke
Regarding the “SNL” incident involving Meghan, another source noted that the duchess would likely give NBC the same treatment she has given other media outlets that have seemingly covered her negatively.
“This is what Meghan does,” the insider told journalist Rob Shuter. “When she feels attacked, she doesn’t confront — she cuts off access.”
They added, “She distanced herself from Vanity Fair after coverage turned, and now NBC is getting the same treatment.”
Meghan Markle Shares Rare Birthday Tribute To Prince Archie
Despite the controversy, Meghan recently shifted focus to family life, sharing a rare birthday tribute for her son, Prince Archie of Sussex, who turned seven on May 6.
The post included the caption “7 years later…happy birthday to our sweet boy,” alongside intimate family photos, including one of Harry holding a newborn Archie and another showing Archie walking on the beach with his sister, Princess Lilibet of Sussex.
Since stepping back from royal duties in 2020, Meghan and Harry have been raising their children in California, where they’ve aimed to build a more private and grounded family life.
Meghan has previously described their routine as intentionally “normal,” including simple outings like lunch dates with Archie and everyday family activities away from public pressure.
A source also told People Magazine that both Meghan and Harry are focused on allowing their children to develop their own identities.
“They give their kids space to be themselves,” the insider said, adding that Harry’s own experience growing up in the spotlight strongly influences his approach to parenting.
Prince Harry Opens Up About Raising His Kids With Meghan Markle
Harry has previously spoken about how his own upbringing continues to influence his approach to parenting, saying his experience growing up in the public eye has shaped the way he raises his children with Meghan.
During a Movember event in Australia held in April, Harry reflected on fatherhood and the changes he hopes to make in comparison to how he was raised as the son of Charles III and the late Princess Diana.
He said parenting is constantly evolving and emphasized the importance of growth, noting that children today require a different approach than previous generations experienced. Harry also stressed that there is no blame in how people parent, but that improvement is always possible.
The Duke of Sussex further highlighted the role therapy has played in his personal development, explaining that he began working through past challenges before becoming a father to Archie and Lilibet.
He added that his focus is on becoming the best version of himself for his children, saying that addressing unresolved issues from his past was an important step in preparing for parenthood.
Meghan Markle Makes Quiet Solo Trip To Chicago For Godson’s First Communion
Meanwhile, Meghan recently made a quiet solo trip to Chicago to attend a meaningful family milestone for someone close to her from her university days.
A photo shared on X by reporter Natalie Martinez showed the Duchess at a First Communion service held at Holy Name Cathedral on May 2, where she was seen smiling among attendees as children processed through the church.
Sources confirmed to People that Meghan was in town for the First Communion of her close college friend’s son and that she is the child’s godmother. The visit was kept low-key, with Meghan traveling alone and returning to Montecito, California, shortly after the ceremony.
According to a source, the duchess arrived early and sat with other families in the pews without special arrangements or private access, blending in with other guests throughout the service.
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